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Makeup Brush Storagehttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/526259628/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>I have a small bathroom. I wanted a place to store my make-up brushes and still have easy access to them.</p>
<p>Using a leftover glass vase and some rocks I was able to put together this make-up brush storage in about 5 minutes.</p>
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<p>My make-up brushes are right next to my sink and it is easy to find the right brush when I need it.</p>
<p>I used a <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~amzn.to/2HbyXwp">short glass vase</a> (about 4 inches tall). If you don&#8217;t have a vase use any container that is short and wide.</p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have one, you can usually find them at Michael&#8217;s, Hobby Lobby, JoAnn&#8217;s, or <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~amzn.to/2HbyXwp">Amazon</a>. However, if you aren&#8217;t in a hurry, I would recommend yard sales. I frequently see vases for less than a dollar.</p>
<p>I used decorative rocks in my vase. If you don&#8217;t have rocks you can use marbles or anything with a little weight to it. You want to make sure your brushes stay upright in the vase. Once again these can be purchased at any craft store or Amazon, or reused from an old fish tank. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<p>Here are a few fun variations I found on Amazon (click on the image to see the rocks on Amazon). You will probably end up using only half of the rocks or marbles so this is a great project to do with a friend and split the cost.</p>
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<p>This make-up brush storage helps keep my side of the bathroom counter organized and I always know where my brushes are. <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-31463" src="https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/10/inexpensive-make-up-brush-storage.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="901" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/10/inexpensive-make-up-brush-storage.jpg 700w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/10/inexpensive-make-up-brush-storage-233x300.jpg 233w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
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Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:00:12 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/?p=23826organized in 365OrganizeFeedSplice by FeedBlitzInexpensive Ways to Increase Home Valuehttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/521585786/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>Have you ever looked at a home and wondered how they make it look so good?! There are many ways to increase home value, that are inexpensive and simple. It always amazes me how fixing the smallest things can increase the value of your home.</p>
<p>Even if you don&#8217;t plan to <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/house-staging-on-a-budget/">sell your home,</a> small home improvements will increase the value of your home and if one day you do decide to sell, you&#8217;ll have less work to do to get it ready.</p>
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<p><em>Not sure where to get started? Check out these tips!</em></p>
<p><strong>Increase home value by ripping out old shrubbery.</strong></p>
<p>Say goodbye to ugly landscaping and hello to increasing your home value. Ripping out old shrubbery helps your house look not-so-ugly. While you are ripping up the shrubs remember to lay down some new mulch in the beds. Mulch is very expensive (especially in the spring when Lowe&#8217;s and Home Depot run their yearly sale) and can really make the outside of a house pop!</p>
<p>I always lay down some <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~amzn.to/2BsIe3b">weed blocker fabric</a> in the beds to keep the weeds at bay. It&#8217;s inexpensive invisible when covered by a layer of mulch or stones.</p>
<p><strong>Improve curb appeal by removing clutter from the outside of your home.</strong></p>
<p>When you drive past a home that has a lot of clutter on the outside, it makes you wonder about the inside. Remove the clutter and increase the value of your home. We do a yard clean up several times a year and everyone works for a few hours getting rid of sticks, dead plants, and random things that have migrated into our yard. It&#8217;s amazing how much better it looks after only a few hours of work.</p>
<p><strong>Increase home value by adding a fresh coat of paint.</strong></p>
<p>It’s sad to see how quickly walls become dirty and gross at my house. However, a quick coat of paint can guarantee an increase in home value. <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/family-room-makeover/">Check out my $60 total room makeover from several years ago. </a></p>
<p>Painting is a home improvement you can do yourself in a day and is very inexpensive. If you want to really make your room pop, clean and/ or paint the trim. It&#8217;s amazing how incredible a room looks with fresh white trim.</p>
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<p>If you don&#8217;t want to paint, try washing the walls with warm soapy water and a sponge. A little elbow grease can go a long way. The same goes for <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/how-to-clean-baseboards/">cleaning your baseboards.</a> This is a job kids love to do (especially bored children on summer break!)</p>
<p><strong>Improve first impressions by minimizing the clutter inside.</strong></p>
<p>If you are trying to sell your home, having less on the inside always seems to do the trick. Start <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/organize-with-less/">getting rid of items you no longer need</a> and keep the inside looking tidier. This is a great way to start your journey to minimalism. Every time we&#8217;ve sold a home we&#8217;ve done a major declutter. I always wish we did it while we were living there rather than when we are moving, because I enjoy my home so much better with less stuff!</p>
<p>Not only will your house look better, you will be able to find the things you really do need!</p>
<p><strong>Increase home value by updating the bathroom.</strong></p>
<p>An old (and dingy) bathroom can decrease the value of your home, especially if other homes in your neighborhood have been renovated. A total bathroom remodel is expensive but you can make some inexpensive changes that have a big impact. If the overall bathroom is ugly, you may have to spend some money updating the floors or painting. However, there are small things you can do to make your bathroom look awesome. Try adding a rug, scrubbing the walls, or even adding a few hand towels.</p>
<p>If you want to make a bigger impact, consider changes the vanity mirrors or lighting, or replacing the faucets with an updated style. We purchased a <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~amzn.to/2Brsei6">bathroom faucet on Amazon</a> for around $50 and installed it ourselves. Just removing the fifty year-old faucets made a big difference.</p>
<p>Another home improvement we made in our bathroom was to install peel and stick vinyl plank tile over the existing fifty year-old floor. The results were amazing and it cost under $100.</p>
<p>If you want to invest a little more money into your bathroom consider having your tiles or tub painted or reglazed. If the tile is in good shape, painting or reglazing the tile is about 1/10 of the price of replacing it. We recently painted the tile in two of our bathrooms and have been pleased with the new look.</p>
<p>All these bathroom improvements will increase your home value and are significantly cheaper than a complete bathroom renovation. We <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/renovation-adventures-200-bathroom-makeover/">renovated our bathroom for under $200</a> when we moved into our most recent home.</p>
<p><strong>Improve rooms and closets by adding organization features.</strong></p>
<p>One of my favorite ways to increase the value of a home is more organizational space. People love storage! Adding something like a closet to your home is cheap. You can also buy closet organizers or closet systems to help you get that space you’re looking for. When all else fails, adding shelves is a great idea to help you get those features.</p>
<p>One of my favorite organizing tools is the inexpensive <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~amzn.to/2tpUlaj">over the door shoe organizer</a>. We&#8217;ve used it for Barbies, toddler clothing, sewing supplies, underwear, socks, and my favorite use &#8211; winter/ summer gear.</p>
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<p>The nice thing about this storage container is that you can fold it up and pack it away if you aren&#8217;t using it.</p>
<p><strong>Increase home value by updating the flooring.</strong></p>
<p>Hardwood flooring has always been popular. If you have an older home, you may have hardwood flooring underneath. If you don’t want hardwood flooring, you can still update the flooring in your home in an inexpensive manner.</p>
<p>If your carpet old, stained or outdated? Add a throw rug on top of it to take the attention off the carpet. If replacing the flooring is not in the budget, have the carpets cleaned at least once a year. This really makes a difference if you have pets. Most carpet cleaning companies run specials all the time, so it&#8217;s easy to find a good deal on having your carpets cleaned.</p>
<p>One flooring style that is very popular now is vinyl planks. It&#8217;s significantly cheaper than hardwood (although more expensive than carpet) and very durable. There are even peel and stick vinyl planks that you can grout to look just like porcelain tile or hardwood. If you really need to replace floors but have a small budget, vinyl planks might be a good option.</p>
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<p><em>These vinyl planks were installed right over the existing tile flooring. </em></p>
<p>Before you tackle a huge home renovation project, think about what small projects you can do around your house that will make a big difference. Most of these projects increase home value and can be completed in a day (or a weekend). The impact is big, however the cost and time commitment is small.</p>
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Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:00:46 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/?p=31375DIYFeedSplice by FeedBlitzHow to Substitute Applesauce for Oil in Bakinghttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/520111460/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2011/05/substitute-applesauce-for-oil-in-baking-recipes1.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-28606" src="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2011/05/how-to-substitute-applesauce-for-oil-678x1024.jpg" alt="how to substitute applesauce for oil " width="599" height="905" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2011/05/how-to-substitute-applesauce-for-oil-678x1024.jpg 678w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2011/05/how-to-substitute-applesauce-for-oil-199x300.jpg 199w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2011/05/how-to-substitute-applesauce-for-oil.jpg 700w" sizes="(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px" /></a></p>
<p>Substituting applesauce for oil is one of my favorite healthy baking tips. Applesauce is inexpensive to buy, easy to make, and healthier for you than oil. You can substitute applesauce for oil in cookies, muffins, cakes, brownies, basically any baked good.</p>
<p>Substituting applesauce for oil is very simple. The ratio is one to one (applesauce to oil) however most of the cookbooks I&#8217;ve read say that you shouldn&#8217;t use more than 1/4 a cup of applesauce as a substitute for oil. Using more can change the chemistry of a recipe and it could flop.</p>
<p>To keep that from happening, my suggestion is to start with 1/4 a cup and increase it incrementally if the recipe calls for more oil. For example, if a recipe calls for 1/2 a cup of oil, then the first time I make the recipe I will use 1/4 cup applesauce and 1/4 cup of oil. If the recipe is a success and I don&#8217;t notice a big difference in taste or texture, I&#8217;ll increase the applesauce by 1/8 a cup the next time I make it. If it works again I&#8217;ll substitute applesauce for the the entire amount of oil.</p>
<p>For some recipes, you can substitute the entire amount and for some only half the amount and it still results in a delicious outcome. Either way, using applesauce instead of the entire amount of oil called for in a recipe will save on calories and fat without altering the taste. An easy (and inexpensive) healthy baking tip!</p>
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<p><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/how-to-substitute-applesauce-for-oil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignleft" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B0000CDVD2&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=thehaphou-20" border="0" /></a>When making muffins use a <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~amzn.to/2CQms6u">cookie scoop</a> to scoop muffins into the muffin tins. This will ensure that all your muffin tins are filled evenly and you have less mess on the outside of the tin to clean up when you are done!</p>
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<p>Here are a few of our favorite muffin recipes that I personally substitute applesauce for oil:</p>
<h3><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/brown-sugar-cinnamon-muffins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brown Sugar Cinnamon Muffins</a></h3>
<p>(substitute 1/4 cup canola oil with 1/4 cup applesauce)</p>
<h3><img class="alignnone wp-image-27125" src="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2010/12/brown-sugar-muffins-1024x747.jpg" alt="brown sugar cinnamon muffins" width="564" height="411" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2010/12/brown-sugar-muffins-1024x747.jpg 1024w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2010/12/brown-sugar-muffins-300x218.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px" /></h3>
<h3><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/simple-banana-muffins/">Simple Banana Muffins </a></h3>
<p>(substitute 1/4 cup oil with 1/4 cup applesauce)</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-27524" src="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2015/08/banana-muffins.jpg" alt="" width="574" height="617" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2015/08/banana-muffins.jpg 745w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2015/08/banana-muffins-279x300.jpg 279w" sizes="(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/mocha-banana-muffins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mocha Banana Muffins </a></h3>
<p>(replace 1/2 cup canola oil with 1/2 cup applesauce)</p>
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<p>What is your favorite healthy substitute in recipes?</p>
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Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:27:13 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=17360Kitchen TipsFeedSplice by FeedBlitzHow to Make Dinner in 30 Minutes or Lesshttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/518631294/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>Do you struggle to come up with weekly dinner ideas every week? Is getting dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes (or even at all) one of your biggest challenges? Do you find yourself overspending at the grocery store because you don&#8217;t have a dinner plan? Are you spending your entire afternoon in the kitchen?</p>
<p>Have you ever noticed that when you go to a restaurant, it never seems to take as much time to
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prepare your food as it would if you made meals at home? Restaurants have no choice but to plan, stay organized, and prep food ahead of time.</p>
<p>If they didn&#8217;t they wouldn&#8217;t stay in business.</p>
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<p>I&#8217;ve rarely waited more than 20 minutes at any restaurant for my dinner. Restaurants are great at getting food on the table quickly and efficiently.</p>
<p>If you want quick dinners on the table, do what restaurants do! Here&#8217;s what we can learn from restaurants to help get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes and <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/3-ways-menu-planning-saves-money/">stay under budget</a>.</p>
<h3>Schedule time one day to prep your meals for the week.</h3>
<p>My personal preference is doing meal prep on Sundays. It’s when I find myself catching up on other household chores, and Sundays are less hectic. In order to prepare my meals on Sunday, I need to <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/meal-planning-resources/">menu plan</a> and shop before I prep for the week.</p>
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<p>If you try to do everything on the same day, it will probably take all day and that&#8217;s overwhelming. Instead, focus on one day each week to meal plan, shop, and prep.</p>
<p>Meal prep can be as simple as cooking meat for the week, cutting up fruits and veggies, shredding cheese, or portioning out food for upcoming meals. It can be as involved as making some of the meals and freezing them for later in the week. ANYTHING you can do ahead of time will <em><strong>decrease the time it takes you to make dinner in the evening</strong></em>.</p>
<p>If you can&#8217;t set aside time one day a week to prep meals, try to <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/dinner-prep-during-lunch/" target="_blank" rel="false noopener">prep meals first thing in the morning or during lunch</a> if you have small children at home.</p>
<p><em>Your favorite restaurant has someone (or several people) who come in early every day to prep the food for the lunch or dinner crowd.</em> When you order a dish at a restaurant everything that goes into that dish is usually ready to be cooked (or even cooked ahead of time). Prepping food before dinner is a huge time saver.</p>
<h3>Clean out the fridge/ pantry.</h3>
<p>Clean your fridge and pantry regularly to make sure you are throwing out expired items, food that is past it’s prime, and know what food you actually have to use in your weekly menu plan.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure many of us have started a recipe at 5pm only to realize that the main ingredient is expired. This can lead to a ruined recipe or a last minute trip to the store and money and time wasted.</p>
<p>I <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/waste-less-in-the-kitchen/" target="_blank" rel="false noopener">use a sharpie to label containers in the fridge</a> that have been opened so we don&#8217;t accidentally eat something that has been in the fridge too long.</p>
<p><em>A restaurant with a dirty fridge or freezer that served expired food wouldn&#8217;t stay in business for long. </em></p>
<h3>Keep an inventory of your food.</h3>
<p>If you are the type of person who never wastes food, congrats! For most of us, this is something that we need to keep a close eye on. A recent study showed that Americans throw away as much as half of their food every year! That&#8217;s like throwing money in the garbage.</p>
<p>Once your fridge, freezer, and pantry are clean and organized make an inventory of the food and ingredients you already have. This will not only help you get a better idea of what you already have in the house, but keep you from buying things you don’t need.</p>
<p>Keep a printout on your pantry and fridge of EVERYTHING you already have. <em>Here&#8217;s a<a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/my-pantry-inventory/" target="_blank" rel="false noopener"> free pantry inventory sheet.</a></em></p>
<p>For my garage fridge/ freezer, I write directly on the outside of the <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/dry-erase-freezer-inventory/" target="_blank" rel="false noopener">freezer with a dry erase marker</a>.</p>
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<p>Not only can you keep track of what is in your freezer, you can also keep track of any <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/how-to-freezer-cook-with-a-friend/" target="_blank" rel="false noopener">freezer meals</a> you have available.</p>
<p>Keeping a pantry and freezer inventory will save you time when meal planning, because you already know what you have. It will save you time when you are making dinner because you know exactly where everything is and you know it hasn&#8217;t passed its expiration date. Remember as you use ingredients and eat freezer meals throughout the week, update the list.</p>
<p>One of the biggest budget busters is food that goes bad in the pantry or the fridge. If you know what you have available you are less likely to purchase items you don&#8217;t need and you&#8217;ll save money each month on your groceries.</p>
<p><em>Restaurants track food inventory closely so they aren&#8217;t throwing away large amounts of spoiled food.</em> Restaurants already have to account for food waste when it comes to mistakes and leftovers, so they definitely don&#8217;t want to throw away food that sat on the shelf too long.</p>
<h3>Stick with reliable recipes.</h3>
<p>New and exciting dishes are fun, and I try to add at least one new recipe in our <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/5-simple-ways-to-menu-plan/" target="_blank" rel="false noopener">menu plan</a> every month.
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Sometimes the new recipes are a hit and sometimes my family politely asks me not to make that dish again.</p>
<p>If you are going through a busy or stressful season, stick with tried and true recipes you know your family likes to eat.</p>
<p>Make a meal plan cheat sheet of recipes you know your family loves and that you can rotate in when
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you’re out of ideas. Don’t try to make something new every night! Instead, focus on old reliable
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recipes for most nights, and maybe one new recipe in the mix.</p>
<p>When my kids were all very small I <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/30-days-of-meals/" target="_blank" rel="false noopener">made a list of 20 of our favorite recipes</a> that I knew the kids loved. When I made my menu plan each week, I picked from the list of 20 meals. With 20 meals on the list there were only a few repeats every month (when you account for leftovers and going out to dinner).</p>
<p>Most of our favorite recipes take less than 20 minutes to prepare. (No wonder they are my favorite!) Typically I don&#8217;t even need a recipe with our favorite meals which means I&#8217;m not going back and forth between a cookbook (or my phone screen) and actually making the food. Familiar recipes are almost always faster.</p>
<p><em>Even restaurants stick with their tried and true recipes they know the customer likes.</em> While some restaurants offer nightly specials, most restaurants keep the same menu for several months at a time. If it isn&#8217;t broke, don&#8217;t fix it!</p>
<p>These simple tips (borrowed from restaurants) will help you get <em><strong>dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes</strong> </em>and save money on your groceries every week.</p>
<p>What&#8217;s your favorite tip for getting dinner on the table quickly?</p>
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Fri, 19 Jan 2018 13:00:54 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28615Menu PlanFeedSplice by FeedBlitz3 Ways to Mend Holes in Blue Jeanshttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/518100762/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>When I go shopping for clothes it always amazes me how expensive blue jeans are that have holes in them. If I want holes in my blue jeans all I need to do is let my boys wear them for a few days. <strong>They are always getting holes in their jeans, especially in the knee area.</strong></p>
<p>One way to deal with holes in jeans is to just cut them off above the knee and turn them into shorts. However, a boy can only have so many pairs of jean shorts. With it still being winter, shorts aren&#8217;t practical right now. <strong>So, what&#8217;s a mom to do?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mend the jeans!</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/02/Mend-Holes.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-29917" src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/02/Mend-Holes.jpg" alt="3 Easy Sew Tutorials for How to Mend Holes in Blue Jeans from The Happy Housewife" width="600" height="1050" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/02/Mend-Holes.jpg 800w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/02/Mend-Holes-171x300.jpg 171w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/02/Mend-Holes-585x1024.jpg 585w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Today I am going to share 3 ways that you can mend a pair of blue jeans that have holes in them.</strong> Even if you are thinking, &#8220;I don&#8217;t know how to sew,&#8221; I would encourage you to scroll down and check out these ideas because not all of them require the use of a sewing machine.</p>
<h3><strong>1. Iron-On Patches</strong></h3>
<p>You can easily purchase <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/3-ways-to-mend-holes-in-blue-jeans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iron-on patches for blue jeans</a> which can be cut to size. However, you can also make your own.</p>
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<p><strong>a. Measure the size of your hole. Cut a piece of blue jean fabric that is at least 1/2 inch larger than the hole.</strong> <em>(Old blue jeans that are beyond repair are an excellent source of patch fabric.) </em>For example, this hole was less than 1 inch square so I made the patch 1 1/2 inches square.</p>
<p><strong>b. Cut a piece of Heat n Bond that is just slightly larger than the patch.</strong> Use <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/3-ways-to-mend-holes-in-blue-jeans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Heat n Bond Ultrahold</a> <em>(Available at Amazon or craft stores.)</em> for this project as it is heavy duty and requires no sewing.</p>
<p><strong>c. Iron the Heat n Bond to the patch for 2 seconds.</strong> Once cool, pull away the paper backing and trim any excess Heat n Bond.</p>
<p><em>Please note that if you use an iron-on patch you may find that the corners may peel with repeated use or washing. Therefore, I recommend this method on small holes only. Optionally, </em><em>you can hand sew the patch on before ironing it to the jeans. Just pin the patch over the hole, then use a needle and thread to stitch it down, and then follow the next step. </em></p>
<p><strong>Place the patch over the hole, right side up, and iron for 4-6 seconds.</strong> Allow to cool and then test to be sure the patch adhered to the jeans.</p>
<h3><strong>2. <strong>Hand Sewing</strong></strong></h3>
<p>Hand sewing a hole or rip in a pair of jeans is something I recommend only if the tear isn&#8217;t very wide. The use of a blind stitch makes the hole disappear and the stitches &#8220;invisible&#8221;.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/01/Hand-sewin-holes-1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-20200 aligncenter" src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/01/Hand-sewin-holes-1.jpg" alt="" width="540" height="540" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/01/Hand-sewin-holes-1.jpg 540w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/01/Hand-sewin-holes-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/01/Hand-sewin-holes-1-300x300.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px" /></a></p>
<p><strong>a. Begin by cutting away some of the threads around the hole.</strong> Don&#8217;t cut the actual fabric, just the frayed parts.</p>
<p><strong>b. The stitch needed to sew an invisible seam is a vertical blind stitch. </strong> Start 1/2 inch from the right edge of the hole and insert your needle from the inside of the jeans up through the top.</p>
<p><strong>c. You will make stitches that are vertical and that go across the hole from top to bottom.</strong> Make several small stitches and gradually make them bigger until they are the height of the hole. After a few stitches pull the thread taught and your stitches will become invisible.</p>
<p><strong>Once you pass the hole go past it to the left 1/2 inch, gradually making your stitches smaller.</strong> Remember to pull the thread in order to make your stitches invisible. Tie off your thread and cut close to the jeans.</p>
<h3><strong>3. Sewing Patches (2 Methods)</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Method 1:</strong></p>
<p>This method of sewing on a patch requires the fabric to be folded under and stitched on using a straight stitch on a sewing machine.</p>
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<p><strong>a. Cut a piece of blue jean fabric </strong><em>(or fabric of your choice)</em><strong> larger than the hole.</strong> <strong>Iron the edges to the wrong side 1/4 inch all around.</strong></p>
<p>b. Using a seam ripper, <strong>open the INNER seam of the jeans approximately 4 inches above and below the hole.</strong> This will be much easier than trying to sew the patch on with the jeans as is. <strong>Pin the patch in place.</strong></p>
<p><strong>c. Using a straight stitch, sew the patch to the jeans using a 1/8 inch seam allowance.</strong> Take care to keep the jeans out of the way underneath where you are stitching. Backstitch at the end. <strong>Stitch the side of the jeans back together </strong><em>(Turn the jeans inside out first.)<strong>.</strong></em></p>
<p><strong>Method 2:</strong></p>
<p>This method of sewing on a <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/3-ways-to-mend-holes-in-blue-jeans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">patch</a> uses a satin stitch on a sewing machine.</p>
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<p><strong>a.</strong> <strong>Cut a piece of blue jean fabric </strong><em>(or fabric of your choice)</em><strong> larger than the hole</strong><em> (The <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/3-ways-to-mend-holes-in-blue-jeans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">patches</a> pictured above were 3 inches by 3 3/4 inches)</em>. <strong>Round off the corners with a pair of scissors.</strong></p>
<p><strong>b. Using a seam ripper, <strong>open the INNER seam of the jeans approximately 4 inches above and below the hole.</strong> </strong>This will be much easier than trying to sew the patch on with the jeans as is.<strong> Pin the patch over the hole, centered on the jeans.</strong> <em>(I covered both knees so that they would be matching.)</em></p>
<p><strong>c. Using a tight satin stitch</strong> <em>(Zig-zag stitch set to a wide width and a narrow length),</em> <strong>sew around the entire patch.</strong> Backstitch at the end. <strong>Stitch the side of the jeans back together </strong><em>(Turn the jeans inside out first.)</em><strong>.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Side note:</strong> If using a fabric other than blue jean material to make patches, I recommend a sturdy fabric such as corduroy or twill. If you use a decorative cotton fabric just be aware that children who make a hole in a pair of blue jeans are likely to make a hole in your decorative patch, too. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/72x72/1f642.png" alt="🙂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /></p>
<h3><strong>Bonus Idea: Get Creative</strong></h3>
<p>I saw an idea similar to this next one on <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~bymiek.blogspot.com/2010/10/dhz-monster-knie.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">this site</a>, but I made some changes so a sewing machine isn&#8217;t necessary.</p>
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<p><strong>a. Cut any stray threads away from the hole and use <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/3-ways-to-mend-holes-in-blue-jeans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fray Check</a></strong> <em>(Available on Amazon or at your local craft store.)</em> <strong>to seal the edges. Cut a piece of red felt or fleece that is slightly larger than the hole </strong>(mouth)<strong>. Cut a piece of white felt or fleece that is as wide as the hole and longer </strong>(teeth)<strong>. Also cut 2 white circles </strong>(eyes)<strong>.</strong></p>
<p><em>Here are my measurements.</em>
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<em> Hole-2 inches wide by 3/4 of an inch high</em>
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<em> Circles-2 at 3/4 of an inch</em>
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<em> Red Square- 2 1/2 inches</em>
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<em> White for Teeth-1 1/2 inches high by 2 inches wide</em></p>
<p>b. <strong>Cut the white piece of felt or fleece to look like teeth and use <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/3-ways-to-mend-holes-in-blue-jeans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fabri-Tac</a></strong> <em>(Available at Amazon or your local craft store)</em> <strong>to adhere it to the red square </strong><em>(Do not use Fabri-Tac on the actual pointy parts of the teeth.)<strong>. </strong></em><strong>Use Fabri-Tac to adhere the white circles above the hole and to adhere the &#8220;mouth&#8221; to the inside of the hole. </strong>Allow the Fabri-Tac to dry.</p>
<p><strong>c. Using a needle and embroidery floss, stitch the mouth and eyes in place.</strong> This will provide extra durability.</p>
<p>If the jeans are beyond repair, you can recycle them and <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/low-sew-purse/">make a jean purse</a>. Minimal sewing required!</p>
<p><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/low-sew-purse/"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-31453" src="https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/02/DIY-Jean-purse-tutorial.jpg" alt="DIY blue jean purse tutorial. Don't throw away those ripped jeans, recycle them and make a cute purse! " width="411" height="548" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/02/DIY-Jean-purse-tutorial.jpg 411w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2012/02/DIY-Jean-purse-tutorial-225x300.jpg 225w" sizes="(max-width: 411px) 100vw, 411px" /></a></p>
<p>Mending jeans has proven to be a great way to save money for our family. <strong>Have you ever mended a pair of blue jeans? What method did you use?</strong></p>
<p><em>The is a post from Jackie of <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~www.blessingsoverflowing.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blessings Overflowing</a>.</em></p>
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Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:29:58 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/?p=20193DIY SewingDIYFeedSplice by FeedBlitzBest Work from Home Jobs for Momshttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/515862468/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>Are you looking for legitimate work from home opportunities? If you want a flexible schedule (i.e. being able to pick up the kids from school/ sports), don&#8217;t want to pay for childcare, and want to be in charge of when you work and how often a work from home job might be perfect for you.</p>
<p><em><strong>I&#8217;ve worked from home for the last 20 years and love the flexibility</strong></em> it&#8217;s given me to homeschool my kids, be available for their events, and add extra money to our family&#8217;s budget.</p>
<p>When times were financially tough for my family we realized we could do two things, save more money and make more money. After <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/the-secret-to-lowering-to-your-monthly-bills/">lowering our monthly bills</a>, reducing our grocery budget, and getting rid of debt, making more money was the next step.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-22068" src="https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/files/2017/12/work-from-home-jobs-mom-683x1024.jpg" alt="Best part time work from home jobs for moms. Legitimate ways to make money from home. " width="600" height="900" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/files/2017/12/work-from-home-jobs-mom-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/files/2017/12/work-from-home-jobs-mom-200x300.jpg 200w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/files/2017/12/work-from-home-jobs-mom-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/files/2017/12/work-from-home-jobs-mom.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<p>I started by selling used items on eBay, but that required shopping at yard sales every weekend and dealing with packaging and shipping multiple items every week. It was a great job when my kids were very little and I didn&#8217;t have commitments outside the home.</p>
<p>As my kids grew and were involved in extra curricular activities I couldn&#8217;t devote every weekend to shopping yard sales. I looked for work from home opportunities that were more flexible.</p>
<p>There are many legitimate options if you want to work from home. I have friends who are successful in network marketing companies such as Lula Roe, Young Living, Pampered Chef, <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://www.advocare.com/120836001/" target="_blank" rel="false noopener">Advocare</a>, and Thirty-One Gifts.</p>
<p><em><strong>If you don&#8217;t like selling</strong></em> (and I don&#8217;t!) but are interested in money making opportunities here&#8217;s a list of legitimate work from home jobs that don&#8217;t require you to host parties or sell anything.</p>
<p>Most of the work from home jobs listed below do require a computer and a strong internet connection. I&#8217;ve listed jobs that have flexible hours and pay above minimum wage. (most pay at least $20 an hour)</p>
<h2><em>Part-time work from home jobs for moms </em></h2>
<h3><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~trk.adbloom.co/SHAJ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">VIPKID</a></h3>
<p>If you have a college degree and a strong internet connection you can earn up to $22 an hour teaching children English online. This is a great opportunity for mom&#8217;s to work from home and earn great money without having to spend half your paycheck on childcare.</p>
<p><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~trk.adbloom.co/SHAJ">Click here to learn more and sign up</a>. (It takes about 5 minutes to fill out the application.)</p>
<h3><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://www.rev.com/freelancers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">REV.com</a></h3>
<p>Earn money as a transcriptionist, captioner, or translator working from home. Rev.com has openings in all three departments and you can work as much or as little as you want. You are paid by the minute or by the word depending on the job.</p>
<p>The pay ranges from $24-$40 per audio hour and you are paid weekly via Paypal. <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://www.rev.com/freelancers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more and sign up here. </a></p>
<h3><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~chggtrx.com/click.track?CID=286409&amp;AFID=421874&amp;ADID=1479173&amp;SID=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chegg.com</a></h3>
<p>Tutor middle school, high school, college students and professionals online from the convenience of your home. You set your hours and the subjects you are willing to teach. Earn bonuses for tutoring high-demand subjects.</p>
<p><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~chggtrx.com/click.track?CID=286409&amp;AFID=421874&amp;ADID=1479173&amp;SID=" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more about tutoring from home here</a>.</p>
<h3><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://www.usertesting.com/be-a-user-tester">UserTesting.com</a></h3>
<p>Sign up to be a tester and you are asked to complete a series of tasks on a website or an app and provide feedback. While you are completing the tasks you record your commentary. Each set of tasks takes between 15-20 minutes and you are paid $10.</p>
<p>You can make up to $30-$45 an hour providing feedback in the comfort of your own home. <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://www.usertesting.com/be-a-user-tester">Sign up here</a>.</p>
<h3><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://worldwide101.com/jobs/" rel="nofollow">Worldwide 101 </a></h3>
<p>Work as a virtual assistant in your own home and make as much as $20 an hour. They have available positions for executive assistants, social media managers, project managers and paralegals. <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://worldwide101.com/jobs/">Learn more and apply here</a>.</p>
<h3>Virtual Stylist with Stitch Fix</h3>
<p><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~www.dpbolvw.net/click-3731986-13126820" rel="nofollow">Stitch Fix</a> is a subscription clothing company that sends customers new outfits every month or two depending on the subscription. As a stylist you would help put together &#8220;fixes&#8221; for customers.</p>
<p>You can apply for a stylist position if you live in the following cities:</p>
<ul>
<li>Austin</li>
<li>Cleveland</li>
<li>Dallas</li>
<li>Minneapolis</li>
<li>Los Angeles</li>
<li>Pittsburgh</li>
<li>Sacramento</li>
<li>San Diego</li>
<li>San Francisco Bay Area</li>
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<p>You can<a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://www.stitchfix.com/careers/styling"> apply to be a stylist for Stitch Fix</a>, and work from home and get an employee discount on Stitch Fix clothing. <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~https://www.stitchfix.com/careers/styling">Click here to find out more and apply</a>.</p>
<h3>Freelance Writing</h3>
<p>Do you love to save money and love to write? Freelance writing offers flexibility and extra spending money. My friends at Wise Bread are looking for freelance writers to contribute articles on frugal living, savvy shopping tips, and financial advice.</p>
<p><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~www.wisebread.com/make-money-writing-for-wise-bread" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Learn more and apply here</a>.</p>
<h3>Freelance Anything with Fiverr</h3>
<p>Fiverr is a website where customers can hire freelancers to do just about any online job. From managing social media accounts, to creating graphics, to proofreading and much more, Fiverr has people willing to do the work.</p>
<p>The downside of offering services on Fiverr is that most of the jobs start with an initial price of $5. However, the key to making good money is to offer an easy to complete job for $5, then offer more complicated packages at an increased price.</p>
<p>Learn more about Fiverr and <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-frugal-living/~track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=19070&amp;nci=5490" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">sign up for an account here</a>.</p>
<p>There are many benefits to working from home. It&#8217;s possible to make more working part-time from home than full-time in an office. Once you deduct transportation, child-care, and other costs, you might find working from home to be a more profitable option.</p>
<p>If you are looking to make some extra money I highly recommend researching one or more of the work from home options listed above. They are all legitimate opportunities that offer good pay and flexible hours. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a college student looking for some extra spending money, one of these part-time opportunities could be perfect for you.</p>
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<p>Looking to add a little fun to your schedule? Here is a list of just a few April holidays and fun days to celebrate.</p>
<h2>April Holidays and Fun Days</h2>
<p><strong>April 2 &#8211; Children&#8217;s Book Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Make a trip to the library and stock up on some books.</li>
<li>Spend more time reading today!</li>
<li>Check out our <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/31-days-of-read-alouds/" target="_blank">31 Days of Read Alouds</a> &#8211; Book ideas with activities, crafts, recipes, and printables.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 10 &#8211; Golfer&#8217;s Day</strong>
<br>
If you do not have avid golf fans in your home, try these ideas:</p>
<ul>
<li>Play a game of mini putt putt around the living room.</li>
<li>Look at pictures of Scottish golf courses (much different than American manicured courses).</li>
<li>Discover which king outlawed golf in the sixteen hundreds.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 13 &#8211; Scrabble Day</strong>
<br>
If you like the <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/april-holidays-and-fun-days/" target="_blank">traditional game</a>, <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/april-holidays-and-fun-days/" target="_blank">Scrabble Slam cards</a>, or another version, play Scrabble in place of language arts today.</p>
<p><strong>April 15 &#8211; Tax Day, Titanic Remembered
<br>
</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Are you teaching your children about work and being good stewards of their money? If you have older children, consider <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~www.compassclassroom.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=171_3_3_6" target="_blank">Economics for Everybody</a>, a dvd curriculum taught by R.C. Sproul Jr.</li>
<li>Did you know the Titanic was struck before midnight on April 14th but did not sink until 2:00 am on the 15th?</li>
<li>Try this<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/sink-or-float-experiment/" target="_blank"> sink or float experiment</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 16 &#8211; Easter</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/salt-dough-easter-ornaments/" target="_blank">Salt Dough Easter Ornaments</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/easter-craft-lesson-resurrection-eggs-with-bible-verses/" target="_blank">Resurrection Eggs Craft</a></li>
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</ul>
<p><strong>April 22 &#8211; Earth Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Free Printable <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/earth-day-worksheets-free-printables/" target="_blank">Earth Day Worksheets</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/simple-earth-day-ideas/" target="_blank">10 Simple Earth Day Ideas</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 25 &#8211; Zucchini Bread Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/gluten-free-zucchini-bread/" target="_blank">Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread</a></li>
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</ul>
<p><strong>April 26 &#8211; Arbor Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/trees-through-the-seasons-art-project/" target="_blank">Trees through the Seasons Art Project</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/download/tree%20scavenger%20hunt.pdf" target="_blank">Trees Scavenger Hunt</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>National Garden Month</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/how-to-make-a-butterfly-garden/" target="_blank">How to Make a Butterfly Garden</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/garden-worksheets-free-printables/" target="_blank">Free Printable Garden Worksheets</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/play-gardening-with-kids/" target="_blank">Play Gardening with Kids</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/lessons-learned-from-gardening/" target="_blank">Lessons Learned from Gardening</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/all-about-gardening/" target="_blank">Check out our other gardening posts</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April is also:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Autism Awareness Month</li>
<li>Keep America Beautiful Month</li>
<li>National Poetry Month</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Plan ahead to add a little fun to your April school days!</strong></p>
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Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:00:27 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/?p=21380Holidays and Fun DaysEventsFeedSplice by FeedBlitzApril Holidays and Fun Dayshttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/39484040/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-26625 size-full" title="Looking to add a little fun to your schedule? Here is a list of just a few April holidays and fun days to celebrate. " src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2013/03/April_Holidays_Fun_Days.jpg" alt="Looking to add a little fun to your schedule? Here is a list of just a few April holidays and fun days to celebrate. " width="410" height="610" srcset="http://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2013/03/April_Holidays_Fun_Days.jpg 410w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2013/03/April_Holidays_Fun_Days-201x300.jpg 201w" sizes="(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px" /></p>
<p>Looking to add a little fun to your schedule? Here is a list of just a few April holidays and fun days to celebrate.</p>
<h2>April Holidays and Fun Days</h2>
<p><strong>April 2 &#8211; Children&#8217;s Book Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Make a trip to the library and stock up on some books.</li>
<li>Spend more time reading today!</li>
<li>Check out our <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/31-days-of-read-alouds/" target="_blank">31 Days of Read Alouds</a> &#8211; Book ideas with activities, crafts, recipes, and printables.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 10 &#8211; Golfer&#8217;s Day</strong>
<br>
If you do not have avid golf fans in your home, try these ideas:</p>
<ul>
<li>Play a game of mini putt putt around the living room.</li>
<li>Look at pictures of Scottish golf courses (much different than American manicured courses).</li>
<li>Discover which king outlawed golf in the sixteen hundreds.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 13 &#8211; Scrabble Day</strong>
<br>
If you like the <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/april-holidays-and-fun-days/" target="_blank">traditional game</a>, <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/april-holidays-and-fun-days/" target="_blank">Scrabble Slam cards</a>, or another version, play Scrabble in place of language arts today.</p>
<p><strong>April 15 &#8211; Tax Day, Titanic Remembered
<br>
</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Are you teaching your children about work and being good stewards of their money? If you have older children, consider <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~www.compassclassroom.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=171_3_3_6" target="_blank">Economics for Everybody</a>, a dvd curriculum taught by R.C. Sproul Jr.</li>
<li>Did you know the Titanic was struck before midnight on April 14th but did not sink until 2:00 am on the 15th?</li>
<li>Try this<a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/sink-or-float-experiment/" target="_blank"> sink or float experiment</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 16 &#8211; Easter</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/salt-dough-easter-ornaments/" target="_blank">Salt Dough Easter Ornaments</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/easter-craft-lesson-resurrection-eggs-with-bible-verses/" target="_blank">Resurrection Eggs Craft</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/easter-activities-for-kids/" target="_blank">Easter Activities</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 22 &#8211; Earth Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Free Printable <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/earth-day-worksheets-free-printables/" target="_blank">Earth Day Worksheets</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/simple-earth-day-ideas/" target="_blank">10 Simple Earth Day Ideas</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 25 &#8211; Zucchini Bread Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/gluten-free-zucchini-bread/" target="_blank">Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/zucchini-muffins/" target="_blank">Zucchini Muffins</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April 26 &#8211; Arbor Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/trees-through-the-seasons-art-project/" target="_blank">Trees through the Seasons Art Project</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/download/tree%20scavenger%20hunt.pdf" target="_blank">Trees Scavenger Hunt</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>National Garden Month</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/how-to-make-a-butterfly-garden/" target="_blank">How to Make a Butterfly Garden</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/garden-worksheets-free-printables/" target="_blank">Free Printable Garden Worksheets</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/play-gardening-with-kids/" target="_blank">Play Gardening with Kids</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/lessons-learned-from-gardening/" target="_blank">Lessons Learned from Gardening</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/all-about-gardening/" target="_blank">Check out our other gardening posts</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>April is also:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Autism Awareness Month</li>
<li>Keep America Beautiful Month</li>
<li>National Poetry Month</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Plan ahead to add a little fun to your April school days!</strong></p>
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Tue, 28 Mar 2017 15:00:27 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/?p=21380Holidays and Fun DaysEventsFeedSplice by FeedBlitzPaleo Sweet Almond Breadhttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/470140642/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><em>By contributing writer <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~bit.ly/17Q04TM" target="_blank">Tessa</a></em></p>
<p>Bread without grains? Seems unlikely, but this Paleo Sweet Almond Bread really satisfies any carb or bread craving you may have if you ever cut grains from your diet! Even if you CAN eat grains, this simple quick bread is delicious in its own right and worthy of a slather of butter and homemade jam!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28438 size-full" title="This Paleo Sweet Almond Bread really satisfies any carb or bread craving you may have. This simple quick bread is delicious!" src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/03/Paleo-Sweet-Almond-Bread-Photo.jpg" alt="This Paleo Sweet Almond Bread really satisfies any carb or bread craving you may have. This simple quick bread is delicious!" width="600" height="1100"></p>
<p>This bread toasts beautifully, and the almond flour is subtly sweet all by itself. If you prefer things even more sweet, another tablespoon or two of honey will do the trick! I have also grilled this up as a toasted cheese sandwich &#8211; yum!</p>
<p>Whatever you decide to do with it, bake a loaf today. You won&#8217;t be sorry!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28439 size-full" title="This Paleo Sweet Almond Bread really satisfies any carb or bread craving you may have. This simple quick bread is delicious!" src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/03/Paleo-Sweet-Almond-Bread-Picture.jpg" alt="This Paleo Sweet Almond Bread really satisfies any carb or bread craving you may have. This simple quick bread is delicious!" width="650" height="433" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/03/Paleo-Sweet-Almond-Bread-Picture.jpg 650w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/03/Paleo-Sweet-Almond-Bread-Picture-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /><div class="easyrecipe" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <link itemprop="image" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Paleo-Sweet-Almond-Bread-2-683x1024.jpg"/> <div class="ERSSavePrint"> <span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan"><a class="ERSPrintBtn" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/easyrecipe-print/28409-0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print</a></span> </div> <div itemprop="name" class="ERSName">Paleo Sweet Almond Bread</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSDetails"> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSTimes"> </div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSHead"> Serves:&nbsp;<span itemprop="recipeYield">16</span></div> <div class="ERSClear">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="ERSIngredients"> <div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading">Ingredients</div> <div class="ERSSectionHead">Dry</div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 cups almond flour</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac12; cup cassava flour</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac12; cup tapioca flour</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&#8531; cup flax meal (I used golden)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon baking soda</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac12; teaspoon sea salt</li> </ul> <div class="ERSSectionHead">Wet</div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup milk of choice (I like to use at least half kefir, buttermilk, or yogurt)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 eggs</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac14; cup coconut oil, melted (palm shortening or butter would work too)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 tablespoons honey or a few drops of stevia</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice ((helps with lift)</li> </ul> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading">Instructions</div> <ol> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan or 4 mini loaf pans.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In the bowl of a mixer, mix the dry ingredients to incorporate.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Mix in the wet ingredients and beat on high speed for 2 - 3 minutes to blend well.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for about 45</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">- 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top is browning too much, place a piece of foil lightly over the top.</li> </ol> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSNotesDiv"> <div class="ERSNotesHeader">Notes</div> <div class="ERSNotes">White rice flour could be used in place of the cassava flour, but it would no longer be grain-free.</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="endeasyrecipe" title="style001" style="display: none">3.2.2704</div> </div></p>
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Wed, 22 Mar 2017 13:00:01 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28409BreadsFeedSplice by FeedBlitzPaleo Sweet Almond Breadhttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/283819178/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><em>By contributing writer <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~bit.ly/17Q04TM" target="_blank">Tessa</a></em></p>
<p>Bread without grains? Seems unlikely, but this Paleo Sweet Almond Bread really satisfies any carb or bread craving you may have if you ever cut grains from your diet! Even if you CAN eat grains, this simple quick bread is delicious in its own right and worthy of a slather of butter and homemade jam!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28438 size-full" title="This Paleo Sweet Almond Bread really satisfies any carb or bread craving you may have. This simple quick bread is delicious!" src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/03/Paleo-Sweet-Almond-Bread-Photo.jpg" alt="This Paleo Sweet Almond Bread really satisfies any carb or bread craving you may have. This simple quick bread is delicious!" width="600" height="1100"></p>
<p>This bread toasts beautifully, and the almond flour is subtly sweet all by itself. If you prefer things even more sweet, another tablespoon or two of honey will do the trick! I have also grilled this up as a toasted cheese sandwich &#8211; yum!</p>
<p>Whatever you decide to do with it, bake a loaf today. You won&#8217;t be sorry!</p>
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<h3>Keep a Journal</h3>
<p>Planning your garden takes some time, but it really shouldn’t take more than an afternoon. If you haven’t planted a garden before, start a small garden journal. Keep notes of plants and varieties you’d like to incorporate into your space. If you are planning a vegetable garden, order some seed catalogs from online websites. You’ll learn a lot from reading about the different varieties available.</p>
<p>If you had a garden last year, then you probably have notes, or at least thoughts, about what worked well for your space and what you might want to change. Did you find out that 10 zucchini plants were more than your family could deal with?</p>
<p>Did pumpkins take over your yard? Keeping a small notebook with notes is a great way to help plan your garden from year to year. You don’t need to make anything fancy, but have a place to keep all your garden thoughts together. Before planning this year’s garden, read through to see what you might want to change.</p>
<h3>Visit the Garden Center</h3>
<p>Next, make a visit to your local garden center. This is for several reasons, but the primary one is that they are familiar with your locale and know when the optimum time for planting your garden is, as well as plant varieties that will perform well in your area.</p>
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<h3>Start Plants Indoors</h3>
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<h3>Purchase from Your Local Nursery</h3>
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<p>Plants that nurseries purchase – like the big box stores – are usually greenhouse grown, under the best growing conditions, and then delivered to your store. They’re usually not the best plants for your region, and are just a generic variety that’s sold everywhere.</p>
<h3>Be Ready to Plant</h3>
<p>Be ready to plant your garden when all dangers of frost have passed. In temperate climates where frost is not an issue, gardens may be planted any time of the year.</p>
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<h3>Keep a Journal</h3>
<p>Planning your garden takes some time, but it really shouldn’t take more than an afternoon. If you haven’t planted a garden before, start a small garden journal. Keep notes of plants and varieties you’d like to incorporate into your space. If you are planning a vegetable garden, order some seed catalogs from online websites. You’ll learn a lot from reading about the different varieties available.</p>
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<p>Did pumpkins take over your yard? Keeping a small notebook with notes is a great way to help plan your garden from year to year. You don’t need to make anything fancy, but have a place to keep all your garden thoughts together. Before planning this year’s garden, read through to see what you might want to change.</p>
<h3>Visit the Garden Center</h3>
<p>Next, make a visit to your local garden center. This is for several reasons, but the primary one is that they are familiar with your locale and know when the optimum time for planting your garden is, as well as plant varieties that will perform well in your area.</p>
<p>They have a wealth of information and are available to share it with you. They’ll also know if you need to amend your soil or need other kinds of nutrients in your area. They enjoy talking shop.</p>
<h3>Focus on the Estimated Last Frost Date</h3>
<p>The important date to focus on is the estimated last frost day. Tender young plants will die if exposed to frost. There are some methods to protect them if you get a freak cold day after you’ve planted, though. But there is nothing more infuriating than having to replant your garden because you planted too early!</p>
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<p>Plants that nurseries purchase – like the big box stores – are usually greenhouse grown, under the best growing conditions, and then delivered to your store. They’re usually not the best plants for your region, and are just a generic variety that’s sold everywhere.</p>
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Sat, 18 Mar 2017 13:00:18 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/?p=31355gardeningDIYFeedSplice by FeedBlitzMexican Street Corn Diphttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/470140644/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>This Mexican Street Corn Dip is a delicious appetizer that is served with tortilla chips.</p>
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Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:00:18 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28313SnacksFeedSplice by FeedBlitzMexican Street Corn Diphttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/281254675/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>This Mexican Street Corn Dip is a delicious appetizer that is served with tortilla chips.</p>
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Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:00:18 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28313SnacksFeedSplice by FeedBlitzMarch Holidays and Fun Dayshttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/470026712/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-24141 size-full" title="Try these activities for March Holidays and Fun Days to help break the monotony and add excitement, interest, and learning to your homeschool day." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2014/02/March_Holidays_Fun_Days.jpg" alt="Try these activities for March Holidays and Fun Days to help break the monotony and add excitement, interest, and learning to your homeschool day." width="508" height="348" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2014/02/March_Holidays_Fun_Days.jpg 508w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2014/02/March_Holidays_Fun_Days-300x205.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px" />
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Try these activities for March Holidays and Fun Days to help break the monotony and add excitement, interest, and learning to your homeschool day.</p>
<h2>March Holidays and Fun Days</h2>
<p><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">March 2 &#8211; Dr. Seuss&#8217;s Birthday</strong></p>
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<li>Read a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/the-book-nook-dr-seuss-week/" target="_blank">Dr. Seuss book</a> (here are a few of our favorites)</li>
<li>Watch <a title="affiliate link" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/march-holidays-and-fun-days/" target="_blank">The Lorax</a></li>
<li>Visit <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~www.seussville.com/" target="_blank">Seussville</a> &#8211; A fun interactive site</li>
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<p><strong>March 11 &#8211; Johnny Appleseed Day</strong></p>
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<li>Print this <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2013/09/APPLES-WORD-HUNT.pdf" target="_blank">Apples Word Hunt</a> for your kids to do</li>
<li>Make one or more of these <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/50-delicious-apple-recipes-from-sweet-to-savory/" target="_blank">50 Delicious Apple Recipes </a></li>
<li>Try something fun from this <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/apple-activity-round-up/" target="_blank">Apple Activities Roundup</a></li>
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<p><strong>March 17 &#8211; Saint Patrick&#8217;s Day</strong></p>
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<li>Ideas for <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/st-patricks-day-fun-and-learning/" target="_blank">St. Patrick&#8217;s Day fun and learning</a> from Tabitha</li>
<li><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~familycrafts.about.com/od/stpatricksday/a/St-Patricks-Day-Crafts.htm" target="_blank">St. Patrick&#8217;s Day crafts and activities</a></li>
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<p><strong>March 20 &#8211; Spring Begins</strong></p>
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<li>Learn about <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~www.almanac.com/content/first-day-spring-vernal-equinox" target="_blank">First Day of Spring: Vernal Equinox</a></li>
<li>Print these <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/flower-worksheets-free-printables/" target="_blank">flower worksheets</a> for your preschool &#8211; 1st grader</li>
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<p><strong>March 23 &#8211; Chip and Dip Day</strong></p>
<p>Your kids will love you for letting them celebrate this day. Any chip or dip will do, as long as you put them together! Try these dip recipes:</p>
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<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/pizza-dip/" target="_blank">Pizza Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/spinach-artichoke-dip/" target="_blank">Spinach Artichoke Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/ham-and-cheese-dip/" target="_blank">Ham and Cheese Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/black-bean-dip/" target="_blank">Black Bean Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/homemade-ranch-dressing-dip/" target="_blank">Ranch Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/mama-jones-chip-and-veggie-dip/" target="_blank">Mama Jones&#8217; Chip and Veggie Dip</a></li>
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<p><strong>March 30 &#8211; Take a Walk in the Park Day</strong></p>
<p>No explanation needed here. Go to a local park and enjoy the outdoors while getting some exercise.</p>
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Try these activities for March Holidays and Fun Days to help break the monotony and add excitement, interest, and learning to your homeschool day.</p>
<h2>March Holidays and Fun Days</h2>
<p><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">March 2 &#8211; Dr. Seuss&#8217;s Birthday</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Read a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/the-book-nook-dr-seuss-week/" target="_blank">Dr. Seuss book</a> (here are a few of our favorites)</li>
<li>Watch <a title="affiliate link" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/march-holidays-and-fun-days/" target="_blank">The Lorax</a></li>
<li>Visit <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~www.seussville.com/" target="_blank">Seussville</a> &#8211; A fun interactive site</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>March 11 &#8211; Johnny Appleseed Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Print this <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/files/2013/09/APPLES-WORD-HUNT.pdf" target="_blank">Apples Word Hunt</a> for your kids to do</li>
<li>Make one or more of these <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/50-delicious-apple-recipes-from-sweet-to-savory/" target="_blank">50 Delicious Apple Recipes </a></li>
<li>Try something fun from this <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/apple-activity-round-up/" target="_blank">Apple Activities Roundup</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>March 17 &#8211; Saint Patrick&#8217;s Day</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Ideas for <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/st-patricks-day-fun-and-learning/" target="_blank">St. Patrick&#8217;s Day fun and learning</a> from Tabitha</li>
<li><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~familycrafts.about.com/od/stpatricksday/a/St-Patricks-Day-Crafts.htm" target="_blank">St. Patrick&#8217;s Day crafts and activities</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>March 20 &#8211; Spring Begins</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Learn about <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~www.almanac.com/content/first-day-spring-vernal-equinox" target="_blank">First Day of Spring: Vernal Equinox</a></li>
<li>Print these <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/flower-worksheets-free-printables/" target="_blank">flower worksheets</a> for your preschool &#8211; 1st grader</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>March 23 &#8211; Chip and Dip Day</strong></p>
<p>Your kids will love you for letting them celebrate this day. Any chip or dip will do, as long as you put them together! Try these dip recipes:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/pizza-dip/" target="_blank">Pizza Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/spinach-artichoke-dip/" target="_blank">Spinach Artichoke Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/ham-and-cheese-dip/" target="_blank">Ham and Cheese Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/black-bean-dip/" target="_blank">Black Bean Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/homemade-ranch-dressing-dip/" target="_blank">Ranch Dip</a></li>
<li><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-homeschool/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/mama-jones-chip-and-veggie-dip/" target="_blank">Mama Jones&#8217; Chip and Veggie Dip</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>March 30 &#8211; Take a Walk in the Park Day</strong></p>
<p>No explanation needed here. Go to a local park and enjoy the outdoors while getting some exercise.</p>
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Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:00:23 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/homeschool/?p=24133Holidays and Fun DaysEventsFeedSplice by FeedBlitzLasagna Soup with Gluten-Free Optionhttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/470140646/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><em>By contributing writer <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~bit.ly/17Q04TM" target="_blank">Tessa</a></em></p>
<p>This lasagna soup is filled with delicious lasagna flavors but doesn&#8217;t require all the assembly time that the casserole does. And it can easily be made gluten free.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28423 size-full" title="This lasagna soup is filled with delicious lasagna flavors but doesn't require all the assembly time that the casserole does. It can easily be made gluten free." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Lasagna-Soup-Photo.jpg" alt="This lasagna soup is filled with delicious lasagna flavors but doesn't require all the assembly time that the casserole does. It can easily be made gluten free." width="600" height="900" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Lasagna-Soup-Photo.jpg 600w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Lasagna-Soup-Photo-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<p>My mom&#8217;s lasagna was always a huge hit growing up. Years ago I saw a picture for a lasagna soup and thought it was totally brilliant. What a creative idea! When I recreated it using my mom&#8217;s recipe as a base, I was not disappointed.</p>
<p>It really does taste just like lasagna in soup form and comes together in under 30 minutes. With most kids adoring noodles and cheese, you have an added bonus of a totally family-friendly recipe.</p>
<p>So get cooking and make a warming, comforting bowl of lasagna soup!
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<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <link itemprop="image" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Gluten-Free-Lasagna-Soup-4-1024x683.jpg"/> <div class="ERSSavePrint"> <span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan"><a class="ERSPrintBtn" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/easyrecipe-print/28394-0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print</a></span> </div> <div itemprop="name" class="ERSName">Lasagna Soup (with Gluten-Free Option)</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSDetails"> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSTimes"> </div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSHead"> Serves:&nbsp;<span itemprop="recipeYield">6</span></div> <div class="ERSClear">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="ERSIngredients"> <div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading">Ingredients</div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">10 ounces lasagna noodles (gluten-free noodles can be used)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 tablespoons coconut oil or other fat for sauteing</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 pound ground beef</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 large onion finely chopped</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">4 cloves minced garlic</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 teaspoons Italian seasoning or 1 teaspoon each oregano, thyme, and basil</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">6 - 8 cups homemade chicken or beef stock (amount depends on how brothy you like it)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">24 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce (could use a full can of pureed stewed tomatoes in a pinch)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">8 ounces shredded mozzarella</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">8 ounces cottage cheese or ricotta cheese</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese</li> </ul> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading">Instructions</div> <ol> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente (still firm when bitten) and set aside.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In a large stock pot over medium heat, saute the onion, garlic, and ground beef until meat is cooked through.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Stir in the spices and sea salt.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Stir in the broth and spaghetti sauce until combined.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes to let flavors blend.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Meanwhile, mix together the three cheeses in a bowl and set aside with the cooked noodles.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">To serve, place some noodles in a bowl, top with the hot soup, then dollop preferred amount of cheese mixture on top, mixing to melt.</li> </ol> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSNotesDiv"> <div class="ERSNotesHeader">Notes</div> <div class="ERSNotes">Any pasta shape can work in this recipe
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<br>I have a dairy-free "cheese" sauce that could be used too. You can find it as part of my <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2011/03/moms-lasagna.html" target="_blank">mom's lasagna recipe here</a>.</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="endeasyrecipe" title="style001" style="display: none">3.2.2704</div> </div>
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Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:00:00 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28394Main DishesFeedSplice by FeedBlitzLasagna Soup with Gluten-Free Optionhttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/273725940/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><em>By contributing writer <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~bit.ly/17Q04TM" target="_blank">Tessa</a></em></p>
<p>This lasagna soup is filled with delicious lasagna flavors but doesn&#8217;t require all the assembly time that the casserole does. And it can easily be made gluten free.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28423 size-full" title="This lasagna soup is filled with delicious lasagna flavors but doesn't require all the assembly time that the casserole does. It can easily be made gluten free." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Lasagna-Soup-Photo.jpg" alt="This lasagna soup is filled with delicious lasagna flavors but doesn't require all the assembly time that the casserole does. It can easily be made gluten free." width="600" height="900" srcset="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Lasagna-Soup-Photo.jpg 600w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Lasagna-Soup-Photo-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<p>My mom&#8217;s lasagna was always a huge hit growing up. Years ago I saw a picture for a lasagna soup and thought it was totally brilliant. What a creative idea! When I recreated it using my mom&#8217;s recipe as a base, I was not disappointed.</p>
<p>It really does taste just like lasagna in soup form and comes together in under 30 minutes. With most kids adoring noodles and cheese, you have an added bonus of a totally family-friendly recipe.</p>
<p>So get cooking and make a warming, comforting bowl of lasagna soup!
<br>
<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <link itemprop="image" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Gluten-Free-Lasagna-Soup-4-1024x683.jpg"/> <div class="ERSSavePrint"> <span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan"><a class="ERSPrintBtn" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/easyrecipe-print/28394-0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print</a></span> </div> <div itemprop="name" class="ERSName">Lasagna Soup (with Gluten-Free Option)</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSDetails"> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSTimes"> </div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSHead"> Serves:&nbsp;<span itemprop="recipeYield">6</span></div> <div class="ERSClear">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="ERSIngredients"> <div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading">Ingredients</div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">10 ounces lasagna noodles (gluten-free noodles can be used)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 tablespoons coconut oil or other fat for sauteing</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 pound ground beef</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 large onion finely chopped</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">4 cloves minced garlic</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 teaspoons Italian seasoning or 1 teaspoon each oregano, thyme, and basil</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">6 - 8 cups homemade chicken or beef stock (amount depends on how brothy you like it)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">24 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce (could use a full can of pureed stewed tomatoes in a pinch)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">8 ounces shredded mozzarella</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">8 ounces cottage cheese or ricotta cheese</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">4 ounces grated Parmesan cheese</li> </ul> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading">Instructions</div> <ol> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Cook the lasagna noodles until al dente (still firm when bitten) and set aside.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In a large stock pot over medium heat, saute the onion, garlic, and ground beef until meat is cooked through.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Stir in the spices and sea salt.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Stir in the broth and spaghetti sauce until combined.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bring to a slow boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes to let flavors blend.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Meanwhile, mix together the three cheeses in a bowl and set aside with the cooked noodles.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">To serve, place some noodles in a bowl, top with the hot soup, then dollop preferred amount of cheese mixture on top, mixing to melt.</li> </ol> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSNotesDiv"> <div class="ERSNotesHeader">Notes</div> <div class="ERSNotes">Any pasta shape can work in this recipe
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<br>I have a dairy-free "cheese" sauce that could be used too. You can find it as part of my <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~www.tessadomesticdiva.com/2011/03/moms-lasagna.html" target="_blank">mom's lasagna recipe here</a>.</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="endeasyrecipe" title="style001" style="display: none">3.2.2704</div> </div>
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Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:00:00 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28394Main DishesFeedSplice by FeedBlitzBaked Parmesan Potato Frieshttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/268658636/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>Your family will love these Baked Parmesan Potato Fries. They&#8217;re easy to make and are healthier than regular fries because they&#8217;re baked. Try switching up the seasoning to use flavors that your family enjoys (Old Bay would be good!).</p>
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Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:00:22 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28306Side DishesFeedSplice by FeedBlitz5 Simple Ways to Wake Up Earlierhttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/470125756/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>Join us February 1st, as we begin the Early Bird Challenge. Do you think you can wake up early every day for 28 days? If you want to get a better start to your day, be more productive and finally get ahead of your to-do list <strong><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://www.getdrip.com/forms/40871932/submissions/new">join us for the Early Bird Challenge</a>. </strong></p>
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<p>I&#8217;m writing this article for everyone who struggles waking up early. I know not everyone wants or needs to be an early riser. There were many years when my husband worked shifts that I stayed up later because he worked late.</p>
<p><strong>But there are many of you who want to wake up early but struggle, <em>I struggle too</em>.</strong></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t consider myself a morning person or an evening person. My best hours are from 9 am to 2 pm. I am also not one who feels energized when I wake up super early.</p>
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<p><em><strong>To be honest, I feel tired. </strong></em></p>
<p>But, when I wake up early I am able to accomplish much more in the morning hours than I am ever able to accomplish by staying up until midnight or one in the morning. So even though I am tired later in the day, I&#8217;ve already had my most productive hours in the morning, so I don&#8217;t have to be &#8220;on&#8221; at 8pm.</p>
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<p>Since I have struggled in this area I figured I would share some of things that have helped me make the change to become an earlier riser. And if we are being honest, when I say early I mean 6 am. I will never be a 4 am person, I have teenagers, and they seem to want to do all their talking after 10 pm.</p>
<h3>Quit the Caffeine</h3>
<p>I don&#8217;t drink it after 1pm, no matter what. If I do I can&#8217;t fall asleep even when my body is exhausted. My mind can&#8217;t relax enough to fall asleep.</p>
<h3>Turn Off Technology</h3>
<p>I&#8217;m guilty of surfing the web before I go to bed, especially now that I have an iPad. For many months I even read my bible on the computer in the evenings. I have found that computer, television, tablets, and video games do not help you fall asleep.</p>
<p>Not only do they keep you awake, it is easy to turn on the television to catch the end of a show and end up watching another hour or two because we get sucked in! If you need to do something before you fall asleep try reading a book.</p>
<h3>Go to Bed Earlier</h3>
<p>Sounds simple, but for some reason it is so hard. I often find myself looking at the clock and realizing it is almost midnight! Give yourself a bedtime and set a timer to remind yourself it is time for bed. If I want to fall asleep at 10:30 I try to go to bed at 10pm and give myself a little extra time for reading.</p>
<blockquote><p>Reader tip: Set your alarm on your phone for an hour before you want to go to bed. That will remind you that you need to start getting ready for bed and winding down so your bedtime doesn&#8217;t sneak up on you.</p></blockquote>
<p>It is hard to fall asleep earlier if you are waking up later. There will be a few days in the beginning where you have to force yourself to get up early even though you were up late. Pretty soon you will be tired enough to fall asleep at the earlier hour.</p>
<p>This year since we had a change in our school schedule, I need to get up before 6am. This was a huge adjustment since we were really enjoying our lazy days of summer. I eased into an earlier schedule by setting my alarm clock 15 minutes earlier every few days. Now I wake up before my alarm several days a week because my body is use to the new schedule.</p>
<h3>Get Enough Sleep</h3>
<p>You know how much sleep you need to be a productive person the next day, so make sure you get it! Some people only need 6 or 7 hours, and others need at least 8. Figure out how much sleep you need and create a sleeping schedule to accommodate your needs!</p>
<h3>Get a Routine</h3>
<p>This is the most important thing for me. I need about 7 hours of sleep, so I try to go to bed around 11pm and wake up between 6 and 6:30. It is important to go to bed and wake up at around the same time every day.</p>
<p>If you are just starting to change your routine I would recommend going to bed and waking up 15 minutes earlier every day until you reached your desired wake-up time. (see above)</p>
<h3>Don&#8217;t Get Discouraged!</h3>
<p>I recently started adjusting my schedule to wake up a little earlier, after two successful days my family was hit with the crud. I wasn&#8217;t going to bed until after midnight most nights and was up with sick kids numerous times throughout the night.</p>
<p>I turned off my alarm and got some extra sleep so I didn&#8217;t get the crud too! I was discouraged to be thrown off track so quickly, but I realized that the crud would soon pass and I could get back on schedule.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t let little setbacks discourage you, just pick up where you left off and work on establishing a good routine.</p>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:00:37 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/?p=17531TipsHome ManagementFeedSplice by FeedBlitz5 Simple Ways to Wake Up Earlierhttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/107854192/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>Join us February 1st, as we begin the Early Bird Challenge. Do you think you can wake up early every day for 28 days? If you want to get a better start to your day, be more productive and finally get ahead of your to-do list <strong><a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://www.getdrip.com/forms/40871932/submissions/new">join us for the Early Bird Challenge</a>. </strong></p>
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<p>I&#8217;m writing this article for everyone who struggles waking up early. I know not everyone wants or needs to be an early riser. There were many years when my husband worked shifts that I stayed up later because he worked late.</p>
<p><strong>But there are many of you who want to wake up early but struggle, <em>I struggle too</em>.</strong></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t consider myself a morning person or an evening person. My best hours are from 9 am to 2 pm. I am also not one who feels energized when I wake up super early.</p>
<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2011/02/ways-to-get-up-earlier.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-29534" src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2011/02/ways-to-get-up-earlier.jpg" alt="I never thought of myself as a morning person, although I found out that when I did wake up earlier I got more done, had more energy and stuck to a routine. Getting up earlier allowed me to fit in time to exercise, which then gave me more energy and I felt better. It didn't happen overnight- it took me a while to get in a routine of waking up earlier and here is how I did it." width="565" height="807" srcset="http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2011/02/ways-to-get-up-earlier.jpg 700w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2011/02/ways-to-get-up-earlier-210x300.jpg 210w" sizes="(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px" /></a></p>
<p><em><strong>To be honest, I feel tired. </strong></em></p>
<p>But, when I wake up early I am able to accomplish much more in the morning hours than I am ever able to accomplish by staying up until midnight or one in the morning. So even though I am tired later in the day, I&#8217;ve already had my most productive hours in the morning, so I don&#8217;t have to be &#8220;on&#8221; at 8pm.</p>
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<p>Since I have struggled in this area I figured I would share some of things that have helped me make the change to become an earlier riser. And if we are being honest, when I say early I mean 6 am. I will never be a 4 am person, I have teenagers, and they seem to want to do all their talking after 10 pm.</p>
<h3>Quit the Caffeine</h3>
<p>I don&#8217;t drink it after 1pm, no matter what. If I do I can&#8217;t fall asleep even when my body is exhausted. My mind can&#8217;t relax enough to fall asleep.</p>
<h3>Turn Off Technology</h3>
<p>I&#8217;m guilty of surfing the web before I go to bed, especially now that I have an iPad. For many months I even read my bible on the computer in the evenings. I have found that computer, television, tablets, and video games do not help you fall asleep.</p>
<p>Not only do they keep you awake, it is easy to turn on the television to catch the end of a show and end up watching another hour or two because we get sucked in! If you need to do something before you fall asleep try reading a book.</p>
<h3>Go to Bed Earlier</h3>
<p>Sounds simple, but for some reason it is so hard. I often find myself looking at the clock and realizing it is almost midnight! Give yourself a bedtime and set a timer to remind yourself it is time for bed. If I want to fall asleep at 10:30 I try to go to bed at 10pm and give myself a little extra time for reading.</p>
<blockquote><p>Reader tip: Set your alarm on your phone for an hour before you want to go to bed. That will remind you that you need to start getting ready for bed and winding down so your bedtime doesn&#8217;t sneak up on you.</p></blockquote>
<p>It is hard to fall asleep earlier if you are waking up later. There will be a few days in the beginning where you have to force yourself to get up early even though you were up late. Pretty soon you will be tired enough to fall asleep at the earlier hour.</p>
<p>This year since we had a change in our school schedule, I need to get up before 6am. This was a huge adjustment since we were really enjoying our lazy days of summer. I eased into an earlier schedule by setting my alarm clock 15 minutes earlier every few days. Now I wake up before my alarm several days a week because my body is use to the new schedule.</p>
<h3>Get Enough Sleep</h3>
<p>You know how much sleep you need to be a productive person the next day, so make sure you get it! Some people only need 6 or 7 hours, and others need at least 8. Figure out how much sleep you need and create a sleeping schedule to accommodate your needs!</p>
<h3>Get a Routine</h3>
<p>This is the most important thing for me. I need about 7 hours of sleep, so I try to go to bed around 11pm and wake up between 6 and 6:30. It is important to go to bed and wake up at around the same time every day.</p>
<p>If you are just starting to change your routine I would recommend going to bed and waking up 15 minutes earlier every day until you reached your desired wake-up time. (see above)</p>
<h3>Don&#8217;t Get Discouraged!</h3>
<p>I recently started adjusting my schedule to wake up a little earlier, after two successful days my family was hit with the crud. I wasn&#8217;t going to bed until after midnight most nights and was up with sick kids numerous times throughout the night.</p>
<p>I turned off my alarm and got some extra sleep so I didn&#8217;t get the crud too! I was discouraged to be thrown off track so quickly, but I realized that the crud would soon pass and I could get back on schedule.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t let little setbacks discourage you, just pick up where you left off and work on establishing a good routine.</p>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2017 13:00:37 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/?p=17531TipsHome ManagementFeedSplice by FeedBlitzBacon Wrapped Jalepeño Poppershttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/263774888/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><em>By contributing writer <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~bit.ly/17Q04TM" target="_blank">Tessa</a></em></p>
<p>We have loved jalapeño poppers in our household for years! They make a great appetizer or a fun football snack. Everyone always loves these &#8211; it&#8217;s just an added bonus they are free of gluten and all grains!</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28405 size-full" title="Jalapeño poppers make a great appetizer or a fun football snack. Everyone always loves these. They just happen to be gluten free and grain free." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/Jalapeno-Poppers-Photo.jpg" alt="Jalapeño poppers make a great appetizer or a fun football snack. Everyone always loves these. They just happen to be gluten free and grain free." width="600" height="1024"></p>
<p>There is a lot of room for creativity with this recipe. I have shared our most frequently used recipe, but if your family is not huge on spice, then make this a bubbly hot dip to be served with fresh vegetables, crackers, or bread chunks! The bacon can be wrapped around the poppers or cooked and chopped and then mixed into the cheese filling.</p>
<p>And if you are dairy free, I have even made these with a cashew cream cheese and Daiya cheese shreds!</p>
<p>However you make them, enjoy some popper amazingness!</p>
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<p>The best tip I have for getting organized is not something you can buy at Ikea or The Container Store. The best way to get organized is to get rid of the junk! I once took a time management class and learned that if you don&#8217;t take care of something the first time you pick it up, you touch it 40 more times before you actually deal with it. What a total waste of time!</p>
<p>No matter how many bins, baskets, drawers, containers, files, and notebooks you own, managing these tools takes time.</p>
<p><em><strong>The less you have, the less you have to maintain. </strong></em></p>
<p>As someone who likes to save money, I have a tendency to hold on to things because I might need them in the future. Better to reuse something you have than buy something new, right? Well&#8230; that is sort of right. When you hold on to everything it becomes difficult to manage, things become disorganized, and you end up not being able to find the stuff you were saving.</p>
<p>In my life there are only a handful of things I wish I hadn&#8217;t thrown away or dropped off at Goodwill, and those few things are replaceable.</p>
<p>Here are a few ideas for living an organized life with less.</p>
<h3>Clothes</h3>
<p>Stop holding on to all the<em> these use to fit me in college</em> outfits.</p>
<p>Seriously, if you ever fit into them again they will be so outdated you won&#8217;t want to wear them. Keep a basic wardrobe of items that fit you and your lifestyle. Clothes are cheap to replace at yard sales and thrift stores, so only hold on to pieces that <strong><em>fit you well today</em></strong>.</p>
<h3>Paperwork</h3>
<p>Paperwork clutter can drive a person bonkers! I created a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/organizing-with-binders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">notebook system </a>to help me track all my paperwork. I keep only what&#8217;s necessary and shred the rest. Another way I simplify my paperwork is online banking and bill pay. I pay almost all of my bills online and this has greatly reduced the paper clutter in my home.</p>
<h3>Toys</h3>
<p>I&#8217;m plead guilty to toy clutter in the first degree. With seven kids it is almost impossible not to have a toy filled house!</p>
<p>Whenever the mover went into our basement she remarked that it looked like a Toy&#8217;s R Us, and that was after I had given several van loads to Goodwill.</p>
<p><em><strong>I&#8217;m preaching to myself here, but kids don&#8217;t need every toy ever invented.</strong></em> They don&#8217;t even need .0005% of the toys invented.</p>
<p>My kids are happier and play with more of their toys the less they have. Toy clutter overwhelms kids and they end up not wanting to play with anything. Or, toy clutter gives kids the opportunity to make incredible messes with all the toys. Go on a toy de-clutter spree. Your kids will not notice and you will have a better life, I promise.</p>
<h3>Kitchen Tools</h3>
<p>I&#8217;m guilty of kitchen clutter too. I love kitchen tools! They are so much fun and helpful, when I can find them! Have you ever spent 10 minutes searching for that certain kitchen tool in the over-crowded drawer? I have. It isn&#8217;t fun, and it is a big time waster.</p>
<p>Go through your kitchen and get rid of things you have never used, then go through it again and get rid of the tools you haven&#8217;t used in over a year. You really can do more with less in the kitchen.</p>
<h3>Food</h3>
<p>A disorganized pantry is a huge time and money waster! How many times have you cleaned out your pantry only to find several of the same item and not because you were stockpiling? Or perhaps you run to the store to buy that needed ingredient at full price, only to find another bottle unopened in the back of the pantry weeks later.</p>
<p>Have you thrown out food because it has expired or gone bad in a disorganized fridge? While it is great to stock up on sales at the grocery store, create a system before you begin. Meal plan so your family eats all the leftovers and nothing goes to waste in the kitchen.</p>
<h3>Stuff</h3>
<p>Stuff, you know the things that clutter your home, waste your time, and rob you of your joy? The refrigerator magnet that came in an advertisement, the broken frame you know you are going to fix&#8230;. one day&#8230;, the books you will never read, the magazines you have already read.</p>
<p>Get rid of them. Give it away, throw it away, burn it in the wood stove, but get rid of the stuff you don&#8217;t need.</p>
<blockquote><p><em><strong>Having less truly is having more.</strong></em></p></blockquote>
<p>More time, more space, more joy. This year get organized by getting rid of the things you don&#8217;t need so you can spend time on the things that are important.</p>
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Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:00:42 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/?p=17489OrganizeOrganize OtherFeedSplice by FeedBlitzGet Organized by Living With Less!http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/82473972/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2011/02/get-organized-by-living-on-less.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-29545" src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2011/02/get-organized-by-living-on-less.jpg" alt="get organized by living on less" width="565" height="473" srcset="http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2011/02/get-organized-by-living-on-less.jpg 565w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/files/2011/02/get-organized-by-living-on-less-300x251.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px" /></a></p>
<p>There are so many wonderful tips and ideas for getting organized. I&#8217;m kind of an organizational junkie myself. I like to<a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~https://us154.isrefer.com/go/clutter/a6104/"> read books and blogs</a> about organizing and I love to organize my own things (and other people&#8217;s if they give me a chance).</p>
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The best tip I have for getting organized is not something you can buy at Ikea or The Container Store. The best way to get organized is to get rid of the junk! I once took a time management class and learned that if you don&#8217;t take care of something the first time you pick it up, you touch it 40 more times before you actually deal with it. What a total waste of time!</p>
<p>No matter how many bins, baskets, drawers, containers, files, and notebooks you own, managing these tools takes time.</p>
<p><em><strong>The less you have, the less you have to maintain. </strong></em></p>
<p>As someone who likes to save money, I have a tendency to hold on to things because I might need them in the future. Better to reuse something you have than buy something new, right? Well&#8230; that is sort of right. When you hold on to everything it becomes difficult to manage, things become disorganized, and you end up not being able to find the stuff you were saving.</p>
<p>In my life there are only a handful of things I wish I hadn&#8217;t thrown away or dropped off at Goodwill, and those few things are replaceable.</p>
<p>Here are a few ideas for living an organized life with less.</p>
<h3>Clothes</h3>
<p>Stop holding on to all the<em> these use to fit me in college</em> outfits.</p>
<p>Seriously, if you ever fit into them again they will be so outdated you won&#8217;t want to wear them. Keep a basic wardrobe of items that fit you and your lifestyle. Clothes are cheap to replace at yard sales and thrift stores, so only hold on to pieces that <strong><em>fit you well today</em></strong>.</p>
<h3>Paperwork</h3>
<p>Paperwork clutter can drive a person bonkers! I created a <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-home-management/~thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/organizing-with-binders/" target="_blank">notebook system </a>to help me track all my paperwork. I keep only what&#8217;s necessary and shred the rest. Another way I simplify my paperwork is online banking and bill pay. I pay almost all of my bills online and this has greatly reduced the paper clutter in my home.</p>
<h3>Toys</h3>
<p>I&#8217;m plead guilty to toy clutter in the first degree. With seven kids it is almost impossible not to have a toy filled house!</p>
<p>Whenever the mover went into our basement she remarked that it looked like a Toy&#8217;s R Us, and that was after I had given several van loads to Goodwill.</p>
<p><em><strong>I&#8217;m preaching to myself here, but kids don&#8217;t need every toy ever invented.</strong></em> They don&#8217;t even need .0005% of the toys invented.</p>
<p>My kids are happier and play with more of their toys the less they have. Toy clutter overwhelms kids and they end up not wanting to play with anything. Or, toy clutter gives kids the opportunity to make incredible messes with all the toys. Go on a toy de-clutter spree. Your kids will not notice and you will have a better life, I promise.</p>
<h3>Kitchen Tools</h3>
<p>I&#8217;m guilty of kitchen clutter too. I love kitchen tools! They are so much fun and helpful, when I can find them! Have you ever spent 10 minutes searching for that certain kitchen tool in the over-crowded drawer? I have. It isn&#8217;t fun, and it is a big time waster.</p>
<p>Go through your kitchen and get rid of things you have never used, then go through it again and get rid of the tools you haven&#8217;t used in over a year. You really can do more with less in the kitchen.</p>
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<h3>Food</h3>
<p>A disorganized pantry is a huge time and money waster! How many times have you cleaned out your pantry only to find several of the same item and not because you were stockpiling? Or perhaps you run to the store to buy that needed ingredient at full price, only to find another bottle unopened in the back of the pantry weeks later.</p>
<p>Have you thrown out food because it has expired or gone bad in a disorganized fridge? While it is great to stock up on sales at the grocery store, create a system before you begin. Meal plan so your family eats all the leftovers and nothing goes to waste in the kitchen.</p>
<h3>Stuff</h3>
<p>Stuff, you know the things that clutter your home, waste your time, and rob you of your joy? The refrigerator magnet that came in an advertisement, the broken frame you know you are going to fix&#8230;. one day&#8230;, the books you will never read, the magazines you have already read.</p>
<p>Get rid of them. Give it away, throw it away, burn it in the wood stove, but get rid of the stuff you don&#8217;t need.</p>
<blockquote><p><em><strong>Having less truly is having more.</strong></em></p></blockquote>
<p>More time, more space, more joy. This year get organized by getting rid of the things you don&#8217;t need so you can spend time on the things that are important.</p>
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Are you tired of wasting precious time shuffling papers and looking for your missing shoe, or your vanishing purse? You dream of short-cuts to make your life more organized, but is it possible?</em></p>
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Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:00:42 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/home-management/?p=17489OrganizeOrganize OtherFeedSplice by FeedBlitzHow to Reduce Spending and Tighten the Budgethttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/470024326/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>When you see your bank statement and realize how much money you spent, it can be earth shattering. Learning how to reduce spending and tighten that budget is possible, if you have the right tips. Slowing down your spending is a matter of determination and finding a formula that works for you.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-22012 size-full" title="Learning how to reduce spending and tighten that budget is possible, if you have the right tips and find a formula that works for you." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/files/2017/01/Reduce-Spending-Tighten-Budget-Image.png" alt="Learning how to reduce spending and tighten that budget is possible, if you have the right tips and find a formula that works for you." width="439" height="658" srcset="https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/files/2017/01/Reduce-Spending-Tighten-Budget-Image.png 439w, https://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/files/2017/01/Reduce-Spending-Tighten-Budget-Image-200x300.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 439px) 100vw, 439px" /></p>
<h3>Get everyone on the same page</h3>
<p>The first step to reduce family spending is to get everyone on the same page. Also known as having that awkward money conversation with your spouse (and with older kids in the house, if they are aware of what’s going on). By getting the whole family on board, you are going to see success sooner.</p>
<h3>Cut out extracurricular activities</h3>
<p>This one is going to be painful, but it is worth it. If you can’t afford to pay your bills at the moment, then something has got to go. Usually the first thing to go are extracurricular activities. If your kids are old enough to pitch in and help pay, great. If not, it might hurt a little bit, but you have to get that budget under control. You can’t get it under control if spending is over the top.</p>
<h3>Know what you are spending</h3>
<p>Most people don’t keep track of their spending because they don’t want to know. The only way you will ever reduce spending in your family and tighten the budget is if you know what is going out. You can easily reduce spending by keeping track of your bad spending habits. Buying coffee, going out to eat, trips to Target &#8211; it all needs to be documented. It is going to hurt knowing the truth, but it will be worth it.</p>
<h3>Work on getting rid of debt</h3>
<p>I have noticed in our family that debt really hurts our overall budget. When I take time to look at our debt and figure out a way to reduce it, things look better. Credit card debt, medical debt, and vehicle debt can weigh your family down financially. Working on getting rid of debt can help you reduce spending and tighten the budget.</p>
<h3>Stay organized in your finances</h3>
<p>Last, but not least, you need to stay organized when it comes to your finances. Organization is the key to reducing family spending. Keeping track of finances, keeping track of the budget, and executing your financial plan are all parts of staying organized in the finance department.</p>
<p>How do you plan on reducing family spending this year? How do you plan on tightening your budget? Share your tips below!</p>
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Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:00:54 GMThttps://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/?p=22010Frugal livingFeedSplice by FeedBlitzHow to Reduce Spending and Tighten the Budgethttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/259842244/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p>When you see your bank statement and realize how much money you spent, it can be earth shattering. Learning how to reduce spending and tighten that budget is possible, if you have the right tips. Slowing down your spending is a matter of determination and finding a formula that works for you.</p>
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<h3>Get everyone on the same page</h3>
<p>The first step to reduce family spending is to get everyone on the same page. Also known as having that awkward money conversation with your spouse (and with older kids in the house, if they are aware of what’s going on). By getting the whole family on board, you are going to see success sooner.</p>
<h3>Cut out extracurricular activities</h3>
<p>This one is going to be painful, but it is worth it. If you can’t afford to pay your bills at the moment, then something has got to go. Usually the first thing to go are extracurricular activities. If your kids are old enough to pitch in and help pay, great. If not, it might hurt a little bit, but you have to get that budget under control. You can’t get it under control if spending is over the top.</p>
<h3>Know what you are spending</h3>
<p>Most people don’t keep track of their spending because they don’t want to know. The only way you will ever reduce spending in your family and tighten the budget is if you know what is going out. You can easily reduce spending by keeping track of your bad spending habits. Buying coffee, going out to eat, trips to Target &#8211; it all needs to be documented. It is going to hurt knowing the truth, but it will be worth it.</p>
<h3>Work on getting rid of debt</h3>
<p>I have noticed in our family that debt really hurts our overall budget. When I take time to look at our debt and figure out a way to reduce it, things look better. Credit card debt, medical debt, and vehicle debt can weigh your family down financially. Working on getting rid of debt can help you reduce spending and tighten the budget.</p>
<h3>Stay organized in your finances</h3>
<p>Last, but not least, you need to stay organized when it comes to your finances. Organization is the key to reducing family spending. Keeping track of finances, keeping track of the budget, and executing your financial plan are all parts of staying organized in the finance department.</p>
<p>How do you plan on reducing family spending this year? How do you plan on tightening your budget? Share your tips below!</p>
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Wed, 18 Jan 2017 14:00:54 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/frugal-living/?p=22010Frugal livingFeedSplice by FeedBlitzSweet Potato and Turkey Chilihttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/256644320/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28383" title="Sweet potato and carrots are added to this turkey chili for a delicious dinner that fills you, warms you, and sticks with you on a cold evening." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/sweet-potato-turkey-chili.jpg" alt="Sweet potato and carrots are added to this turkey chili for a delicious dinner that fills you, warms you, and sticks with you on a cold evening." width="600" height="900" srcset="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/sweet-potato-turkey-chili.jpg 700w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/sweet-potato-turkey-chili-200x300.jpg 200w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/sweet-potato-turkey-chili-683x1024.jpg 683w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<p>Sweet potato and carrots are added to this turkey chili for a great variation on a classic meal. Chili is a delicious dinner that fills you, warms you, and sticks with you on a cold evening.</p>
<p>This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled it to meet your family&#8217;s needs.
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<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <link itemprop="image" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2017/01/sweet-potato-turkey-chili.jpg"/> <div class="ERSSavePrint"> <span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan"><a class="ERSPrintBtn" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/easyrecipe-print/28304-0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print</a></span> </div> <div itemprop="name" class="ERSName">Sweet Potato and Turkey Chili</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSDetails"> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSTimes"> </div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSHead"> Serves:&nbsp;<span itemprop="recipeYield">2 - 3</span></div> <div class="ERSClear">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="ERSIngredients"> <div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading">Ingredients</div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac14; cup chopped onion</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 garlic clove, minced</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon oregano</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon cumin</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 tablespoon chili powder</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 tablespoon salt</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 pound ground turkey</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac12; cup cooked pinto beans</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 carrot, shredded</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac14; cup diced tomatoes</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 sweet potato, cooked</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 cilantro sprigs to garnish</li> </ul> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading">Instructions</div> <ol> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Combine the onion, garlic, and all seasonings. Sauté mix in a large sauce pan.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add in the turkey. When it starts browning, add in the pinto beans.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Turn heat down and add in the carrots and tomatoes. Let simmer for 25 minutes.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Cut one half of the sweet potato into cubes and cut the other half into spirals. Place on top of chili along with cilantro sprigs to garnish.</li> </ol> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="endeasyrecipe" title="style001" style="display: none">3.2.2704</div> </div>
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Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:00:50 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28304Main DishesFeedSplice by FeedBlitzChocolate Cake Doughnutshttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/250100230/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28349" title="Who doesn't love chocolate and doughnuts? These Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a perfect combination of the two well loved foods. They would be a great treat to make for your family." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/chocolate-cake-donuts.jpg" alt="Who doesn't love chocolate and doughnuts? These Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a perfect combination of the two well loved foods. They would be a great treat to make for your family." width="600" height="900" srcset="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/chocolate-cake-donuts.jpg 700w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/chocolate-cake-donuts-200x300.jpg 200w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/chocolate-cake-donuts-683x1024.jpg 683w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love chocolate and doughnuts? These Chocolate Cake Doughnuts are a perfect combination of the two well loved foods. They would be a great treat to make for your family.
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<div class="easyrecipe" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <link itemprop="image" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/chocolate-cake-donuts.jpg"/> <div class="ERSSavePrint"> <span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan"><a class="ERSPrintBtn" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/easyrecipe-print/28302-0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print</a></span> </div> <div itemprop="name" class="ERSName">Chocolate Cake Doughnuts</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSDetails"> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSTimes"> </div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSHead"> Serves:&nbsp;<span itemprop="recipeYield">12</span></div> <div class="ERSClear">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="ERSIngredients"> <div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading">Ingredients</div> <div class="ERSSectionHead">For the donuts</div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">3 cups all-purpose flour</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">½ cup cocoa powder</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 ½ tablespoons baking powder</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon salt</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1&frac12; cups sugar</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 ½ tablespoons warm butter</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">4 large eggs</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 cup water</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1&frac12; cups sour cream</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 cups oil for frying</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Chocolate shavings for garnishing</li> </ul> <div class="ERSSectionHead">For the glaze</div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 cups milk</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">½ cup powdered sugar</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 teaspoons salt</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">½ cup melted chocolate</li> </ul> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading">Instructions</div> <ol> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Mix the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder together. Whisk in the salt and sift.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In a separate bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, and eggs on high speed for 2 - 3 minutes.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add in the sour cream and water and continue mixing on medium speed until well blended and smooth.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Cut a large piece of plastic wrap. Transfer the dough to the plastic wrap, cover, and refrigerate for one hour.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Place the dough on the floured surface and roll it out ½ inch thick.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Use a round 3-inch cookie cutter to cut the doughnuts and a ¼ inch cutter to make the holes. Place the doughnuts on a 16-inch cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Pour oil into a deep fryer and heat to 360 degrees.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Place 2 - 3 donuts at a time in the fryer and cook until both sides are golden brown.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In a small pot, whisk together the milk, powdered sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add in the melted chocolate. Heat.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Dip the tops of the donuts inside the glaze and garnish with extra chocolate shavings.</li> </ol> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSNotesDiv"> <div class="ERSNotesHeader">Notes</div> <div class="ERSNotes">For a richer chocolate flavor substitute cocoa powder with fudge.</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="endeasyrecipe" title="style001" style="display: none">3.2.2704</div> </div>
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Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:00:19 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28302BreakfastFeedSplice by FeedBlitzPaleo Boot Tracks Cookieshttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/243731238/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed<p><em>By contributing writer <a target = "_blank" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~bit.ly/17Q04TM" target="_blank">Tessa</a></em></p>
<p>Years ago I discovered the creative idea of boot tracks cookies in a magazine, and I used the recipe for years. It is a really fun and easy Christmas cookie that I have modified to be paleo.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28356 size-full" title="These paleo boot tracks cookies are really fun and easy for Christmas. The picture of boot tracks in the snow makes for a festive and unique cookie." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/Paleo-Boot-Tracks-Cookies-Photo.jpg" alt="These paleo boot tracks cookies are really fun and easy for Christmas. The picture of boot tracks in the snow makes for a festive and unique cookie." width="600" height="900" srcset="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/Paleo-Boot-Tracks-Cookies-Photo.jpg 600w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/Paleo-Boot-Tracks-Cookies-Photo-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p>
<p>All my favorite recipes of the past have to be modified for our preferences today. These paleo boot tracks cookies are kid pleasers because the whole picture of boot tracks in the snow makes for a festive and unique cookie.</p>
<p>Even better, with no oven, these are a snap to throw together and serve in under 10 minutes. My kids love sprinkling the &#8220;snow&#8221; over the top, but it is totally optional. You could also drizzle melted dark chocolate or white chocolate (or both!)</p>
<p><img class="alignnone wp-image-28357 size-full" title="These paleo boot tracks cookies are really fun and easy for Christmas. The picture of boot tracks in the snow makes for a festive and unique cookie." src="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/Paleo-Boot-Tracks-Cookies-Image.jpg" alt="These paleo boot tracks cookies are really fun and easy for Christmas. The picture of boot tracks in the snow makes for a festive and unique cookie." width="650" height="433" srcset="http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/Paleo-Boot-Tracks-Cookies-Image.jpg 650w, http://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/Paleo-Boot-Tracks-Cookies-Image-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /><div class="easyrecipe" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <link itemprop="image" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/files/2016/11/Paleo-Boot-Tracks-Cookies-Photo.jpg"/> <div class="ERSSavePrint"> <span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan"><a class="ERSPrintBtn" href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/the-happy-housewife-cooking/~thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/easyrecipe-print/28318-0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print</a></span> </div> <div itemprop="name" class="ERSName">Paleo 'Boot Tracks' Cookies</div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSDetails"> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSTimes"> </div> <div class="ERSClear"></div> <div class="ERSHead"> Serves:&nbsp;<span itemprop="recipeYield">30</span></div> <div class="ERSClear">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class="ERSIngredients"> <div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading">Ingredients</div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac12; cup butter (coconut oil should work well too)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&#8532; cup granulated sugar (I used palm sugar, may use part stevia too)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 eggs</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 tablespoons avocado oil (this prevents the cookies from sticking to the iron)</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac14; teaspoon sea salt</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac34; cup almond flour</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac12; cup tapioca flour</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">&frac14; cup cocoa powder</li> </ul> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading">Instructions</div> <ol> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Preheat a waffle iron.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and sugar until creamy.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and oil.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">With the mixer still running, sprinkle in the sea salt, followed by the three remaining ingredients.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">You may stir in some white or dark chocolate chips if desired.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Drop about 2 teaspoons of thick batter into each waffle segment (ungreased). Cook for about 1 minute until set.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Remove with a fork to a cooling rack and continue until the batter is gone.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Drizzle with melted white or dark chocolate OR sift some powdered sugar over the top to look like snow!</li> </ol> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="endeasyrecipe" title="style001" style="display: none">3.2.2704</div> </div></p>
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Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:00:55 GMThttp://thehappyhousewife.com/cooking/?p=28318DessertsFeedSplice by FeedBlitzhttps://thehappyhousewife.com/real-life/jwu-experience-your-future-now/JWU: Experience Your Future Nowhttp://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/470013950/0/thehappyhousewife-full-feed~JWU-Experience-Your-Future-Now/
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When my oldest went to college we only visited one school. Looking back I wish we would have visited and applied to more schools because the school she ended up attending was not the best fit.

With my sixteen year old, we’ve already started discussing college options. Here are some of things things we are discussing in our family and I think every family should discuss.

Does this school have a strong program for your child’s intended major?

Is your child looking to attend a large university or have a smaller more personal experience?

Is your child involved in an extracurricular activity and is that offered at potential schools?

Can we afford it?

What are their financial aid and scholarship options?

Will your child be able to live on campus?

Last month we were able to visit Johnson & Wales University in North Miami. Before being asked to tour the campus, I had never heard of this school. That made me realize that there are probably many great schools all around me that I haven’t even considered. Since my children have grown up with a nontraditional education model (primarily homeschool and university model schools) sometimes these smaller private schools end up being a great fit.

Living in Florida it was exciting to visit a university that has so many opportunities for kids in our tourism driven economy.

Our tour started in their culinary department and by the time we walked out of the building I was ready to go back to college!

JWU’s College of Culinary Arts has multiple technologically advanced kitchens to give students the opportunity to work and learn in a variety of environments. They also have gardens behind the building where they grow many of the fruits and vegetables used in the kitchen. They hope to eventually expand the program so that the college can grow much of the food that is used in the culinary classes.

They don’t waste any of the food that is prepared by the students. Much of the food produced in the culinary labs is donated to local charities and they even have a program for local elementary aged students to come and participate in a cooking class as a reward for perfect attendance.

My son and I were truly blown away by the talent displayed in the culinary department. These flowers (made from gum paste) were one example of what students are learning to create in class. In every department we visited on campus you could tell the students took pride in their coursework.

These flowers are edible and made of out gum paste!

We then moved on to the library and computer lab area. Their computer lab is open 24 hours which is great for all the night owls, and students are able to print for free.

For a small university the library was very large. It even has a large collection of movies and students can request a movie that is not currently in stock.

While we were visiting the library, they had cakes on display from the baking and pastry arts students that were all literary themed. I was impressed (and hungry)!

We then visited the fashion merchandising & retailing department. One aspect of JWU that really impressed me throughout our tour was that classrooms were not set up like traditional classrooms. One classroom was set up like a boutique, complete with racks of clothing, mannequins, floor sets, and more.

Another classroom was set up like a hotel lobby. The culinary department had a small restaurant and bar set up in one of the spaces.

This real-world approach to learning is something I really appreciate. I feel like many times a young adult graduates from college and has a lot of book knowledge, but little real world application. JWU seems to turn traditional learning on its head. Not only are classrooms nontraditional, students have the option to start their freshmen year taking some of their major courses instead of waiting until their third year to begin core classes. Students are able to quickly determine if a major is a good fit for them, and they are excited about their major from day one instead of wading through two years of humanities and college algebra to get to what they are interested in. These core subjects are woven in throughout the four years, which is a great idea.

Restaurant set up inside the culinary department.

Another great feature of JWU is their entrepreneurship lab. This is a place where students can come work on their business ideas, brainstorm, and get advice from other successful entrepreneurs. Every year they hold a “Sharkfest” competition where students compete to earn seed money for their businesses.

3-D Printer in the Entrepreneurship Lab

The walls of the entrepreneurship lab are all painted with white board paint, which was another great feature. As someone who loves to brainstorm and is a visual learner, this is a great way for students to develop their business ideas. We even got to leave messages on the white board for the students.

The student body is diverse and everyone we met during our tour were friendly and excited to talk about their experience at the university. It was especially fun seeing college students interact with the elementary children during their field trip.

Overall, our visit to JWU was a great one. The nontraditional learning environment is something I’m passionate about with my own children and it’s great to see it at the university level.

If you’d like to learn more about JWU and its nontraditional approach to learning you can visit their website, and connect with them on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. In addition to their Miami campus they have campuses in Rhode Island, Denver, Charlotte and online.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Johnson & Wales University. The opinions and text are all mine.

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This weekend my fourteen and sixteen year old boys were burned in a bonfire accident. My sixteen year old son has 2nd degree burns on his foot and was treated and released.

My fourteen year old son Liam has 2nd and 3rd degree burns on 20% of his body (both legs).

He’s being treated at a hospital two hours from our home in a pediatric burn facility.

Currently we are trying to manage pain and keep his spirits up. He has a long road of recovery ahead, and I’ll try to update when I can.

If you think of it will you please pray for him? To see your child is this much pain breaks a mama’s heart. We are so thankful it wasn’t worse and that no one else was injured, but our hearts hurt for our son.

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With seven children, trips to the dentist can be quite the adventure. Since my children were young we’ve always emphasized good dental habits because frankly, I didn’t want to pay for fillings x 7!

When they were very small, the dentist would line them up against the back wall and do their exams standing up since there wasn’t enough room in the chairs for all of them.

We’d usually have high fives all around when all seven would be declared cavity free, once again. Over the past 22 years we’ve only had three cavities! I’d consider that a success.

With the largest candy holiday of the year only a few weeks away, now is a great time to teach your kids how to scare those cavities away. So what are my tips for keeping the cavities at bay?

Drink Lots of Water

While my children love fruit juice, sodas and other beverages, we’ve always encouraged our children to drink water throughout the day and with their meals. This is especially important in the evening hours. I’ve known families who put their children to bed with a sippy cup full of juice, which is basically like giving them a cup of sugar!

I purposefully didn’t buy soda or juice when my kids were little, because I wanted them to drink as much water as possible.

Limit Sticky Sweets

When your child comes home with a bag full of candy, it’s okay to remove many of the biggest cavity causing candies, like sticky sweets, gummies, and lollipops. Your child will probably have so much candy they won’t even notice if you take these cavity causing candies.

In addition to removing some of the worst offenders, limit the amount of candy your child is allowed to have each day. Don’t let them store their candy in their bedroom or a place where they have easy access to it. I remember one year, I found about fifty candy wrappers under one unnamed child’s bed after Christmas. That was the last time we let them keep candy in their room when they were little!

Set Them up for Success

We make sure each child has their favorite color toothbrush, toothpaste they like, and we helped them brush and floss when they were little. We sing brushing songs, use timers (and timer toothbrushes), and even got them little cups so they could swish and spit like the big kids.

Once they were older, our orthodontist recommended ACT Kids Anticavity Rinse* (recommended for children 6 years of age and older) which can deliver the power of fluoride to all of the surfaces of your children’s teeth to help prevent cavities, strengthen tooth enamel and protect their teeth.

My kids LOVE using ACT Kids Anticavity rinse and beg to use it regularly. It’s an easy way to prevent cavities that they never forget to do.

When my children were very young, we brushed their teeth in the bathtub. Instead of getting the bathroom counters covered in toothpaste and mess, everything washed down the shower drain when they were done. (I have some adult friends who still do this!)

At Christmas time, when cookies, candies, and sweets seem to be everywhere, my kids get a toothbrush in their stocking every year. Hopefully it helps remind them to brush after they eat all their chocolate!

Reward Cavity Free Trips to the Dentist

Years ago I met someone who paid their children $10 each time they went to the dentist and they were cavity free. Considering the cost of a filling was about $75, $10 was a bargain!

I loved this idea and decided to try it with my own kids. My kids look forward to going to the dentist because of the free goody bag and new toothbrush, but also because they know they are going to earn $10 if they keep up the good dental habits between visits. Even though it hurts the pocketbook a bit when I’m paying out $10 per kid, it’s still cheaper than filling one cavity.

Trade the Candy for Cash!

Once after my nephews had an exceptionally large trick-or-treating candy haul, my brother had an excellent idea. He allowed his boys to sample some of their favorite candies and then offered to buy their entire bag from them. Since the boys were saving up for some electronics, they quickly decided to trade in their bags of sugary sweets for some cash.

If you don’t want to trade candy for cash, you can trade candy for a special event (trip to the zoo or museum), a toy, or something else your child really wants.

This year, don’t let the upcoming candy filled holidays scare away all the good dental habits in your kids. Start these habits now, before the candy comes through the door and help prevent your kids from dealing with cavities down the road.

Do you have a great tip for keeping the cavities at bay?

Leave a comment sharing your tip and be entered to win an awesome anticavity prize package, which includes better-for-you snacks, ACT Kids Anticavity Rinse, fun certificates for the kids and much more. ACT provided me with one of these “Anticavity Goody Bags” and is offering one to a lucky winner, as well.

Giveaway is open only to US residents ages 18 years of age or older. A winner will be selected using Random.org on October 24, 2016 and will be notified via email or message on social media.

*ACT Kids Anticavity Rinse was ranked as the #1 recommended children’s mouthwash by pharmacists in the 2016 OTC Guide from Pharmacy Times.